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Neil Martin
Birth nameNeil Martin
BornREQUIRED
Belfast, Northern Ireland
GenresIrish traditional
Folk
Celtic music
Classical music
Occupation(s)Musician, Producer, Composer, Television presenter
Years active1980–present
LabelsDecca
Universal Classics & Jazz
West Ocean Records
RealWorld Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Neil Martin is an Irish multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and television presenter[1] from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is a member of West Ocean String Quartet.[1]

Early life

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Neil was born in Belfast and attended primary school at a Christian Brothers' school on Antrim Road in north Belfast. While at school, Martin was introduced to the cello, while his uncle Tomás Ó Canainn, introduced him to the uilleann pipes. At the age of 14, Neil attended workshops with master piper Liam O'Flynn.[1]

Career

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Personal life

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Discography

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Further credits

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b c "Neil Martin: More than one string to his bow". Northern Ireland: Culture Northern Ireland. 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
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Category:Irish folk musicians Category:Cellists Category:Irish record producers Category:Living people Category:Musicians from County Antrim Category:People from Belfast Category:Irish television presenters