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Johnny Moynihan | |
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![]() Moynihan with a pre-war Gibson mandolin | |
Background information | |
Birth name | John Moynihan |
Born | 29 October 1946 |
Origin | Phibsboro, Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki, tin whistle and button accordion |
Years active | 1960s–present |
John Moynihan (born 29 October 1946, Phibsboro) is an Irish folk singer, based in Dublin. He is often credited with introducing the bouzouki into Irish music in the mid-1960s.[1]: 67