Micho Russell

Micho Russell (25 March 1915 – 19 February 1994) was an Irish musician and author best known for his expert tin whistle performance. He also played the simple-system flute and was a collector of traditional music and folklore.

Biography Russell was born in Doonagore, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. Russell came from a musically renowned family; his mother played the concertina, and his father was a sean-nós singer. which further increased demand for his performances.

Death Russell died in a car accident on 19 February 1994 on his way home from a gig just prior to going back into the studio to record another CD.

Discography

+Micho Russell performs on the following recordingsYearArtistTitleLabelNotes1975Micho, Pakie and Gusie RussellThe Russell Family of Doolin, Co. ClareTopic RecordsRecorded in O'Connor's Bar, Doolin January 1974. See track listing of 1993 reissue at Irishtune.info.1976Micho RussellTraditional Country Music of Co. ClareFree ReedReissued on CD by Free Reed in 2008.1979Aggie WhyteAggie WhyteSelf published.Micho plays with Aggie on tracks 2 and 3 of disc 2. See track listing at Irishtune.info.1982Micho RussellMicho RussellTriskellLP format. 1987variousIreland. Irlande.UNESCOSee track 12 in the track listing at Irishtune.info.1990Micho RussellUnder the Cliffs of MoherXeric1993Micho RussellThe Limestone RockGTD Heritage Recording Co. Ltd.See track listing at Irishtune.info.1993Micho RussellThe Man from Clare GTD Heritage Recording Co. Ltd.features duets with Eugene Lambe on Flute and Tin Whistle1993variousWooden Flute Obsession International Traditional Music SocietySee track 15 of disc 2 in the track listing at Irishtune.info.1994 John Williams John Williams Green Linnet RecordsSee track listing at Irishtune.info.1995Micho RussellThe Wind that shakes the Barley GTD Heritage Recording Co. Ltd. Features Music, Song and Folklore. See track listing at Irishtune.info.1995Micho RussellIn Our Own Dear Land GTD Heritage Recording Co. Ltd.A similar mix of Music, Song and stories. See track listing at Irishtune.info.1995Micho RussellIreland's Whistling AmbassadorThe Pennywhistler's PressIncludes a 28-page booklet with a biography and notes on his music. There is also a video release with different music. See track listing at Irishtune.info.2015Micho RussellRarities & Old Favorites 1949–1993: Tin Whistle, Flute & Songs From North Clare & BeyondThe Pennywhistler's PressA double-CD with forty-nine tracks that span Micho's entire career. Includes a 16-page booklet. Released both as a download and a physical CD. See track listing at Irishtune.info.

Books