Irish Music Legend Dónal Lunny Dies at 79: Dónal Lunny, a pioneering
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His death closes a chapter on the golden era of Irish music revival, with his bands' innovations continuing to shape the folk and world music scenes.
Dónal Lunny, a pioneering Irish traditional musician and founding member of influential bands Planxty, The Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts, died at age 79 from cancer. He was widely credited with spearheading the revival and global expansion of Irish folk music.
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BBC News
Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79
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The Guardian
Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
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