Culture That Made Me: Martin Hayes on great fiddlers and The African Queen 

In advance of the Masters of Tradition festival, Martin Hayes selects some of his touchstone influences 
Culture That Made Me: Martin Hayes on great fiddlers and The African Queen 

Martin Hayes is curating the upcoming Masters of Tradition festival in Bantry. 

Martin Hayes, 62, grew up in Maghera, Co Clare. As a teenager, he toured as a fiddle player with The Tulla Céilí Band, which was co-founded by his father, PJ Hayes. 

In 1989, he formed Midnight Court with his late great collaborator, Chicago guitarist Dennis Cahill. In 1996, they formed an acoustic duo, and released three acclaimed albums. 

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