Artist description On the new CD "Bagpipes of the World" Sean plays 30 different kinds of bagpipes from many cultures. In other performances, he plays many additional wind and string instruments from his collection, including the conventional, such as all varieties of flutes, to the exotic, like hurdy-gurdy, glass harmonica and theramin.

Music Style Traditional Ethnic Instrumental

Musical Influences World-wide, but especially early European bagpipes music

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Artist History Sean Folsom began as a formally trained musician about thirty years ago, but soon became aware that the music and instruments dear to him required something beyond what was then available academically. He started to seek out nearly forgotten early musical instruments - in particular bagpipes - and their music. Today, Sean's collection of functioning bagpipes (many restored by him) is, we think, the largest in the world. He has performed at festivals, concerts, museums, universities and elswhere for 30 years. He has played on recordings and film soundtracks. A complete list of his credits (and much more) can be found on Oliver Seeler's web site "The Universe of Bagpipes" at www.hotpipes.com.

Group Members Sean Folsom

Instruments Bagpipes from many cultures

Albums Bagpipes of the World, CD (NAR-5544)

Press Reviews An early very enthusiastic review of the CD is in the Irish Piper's Club quarterly, Iris na bPiobairi - The Piper's Review Vol. XVIII No. 2, Spring 1999. More will be following shortly. Sean himself has been the subject of many articles, worldwide.

Location Albion, CA - USA

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