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| Hammy Hamilton |
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Irish flute maker and player Belfast; Cork
Colin « Hammy » Hamilton was born in Belfast in 1953 and started playing the Irish flute in the 70s. In 1979 he created the first Irish wooden flute making workshop, in the village of Cuil Aodha, Co. Cork, and today his flutes are considered as among the best in the world.
He started teachin flute in University College Cork in 1983, and in 1990 published the book The Irish Flute Players Handbook, which quick became a reference in flute teaching and learning.He recorded a solo album, The Moneymusk in 1990 and an album with Seamus Creagh and Con O'Driscoll, It's No Secret in 2000. His playing style is precise and rhythmic, with minimal ornamentation.
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