Sharon Shannon

Sharon Shannon (born 8 June 1968) is an Irish musician best known for her work with the accordion and for her fiddle technique.She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon.Her self-titled debut album, in 1991, Sharon Shannon was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released there.Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences.She won the lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards.