Gets to know...Eleanor Shanley

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast,Simon K speaks to Singer Eleanor Shanley. Simon & Eleanor speak all about: 05:36 Her musical beginnings.... 08:29 Other passions... 10:57 Joining DeDannan 11:46 From an office to being a gigging musician... 12:51 A culture shock for a young woman.... 14:35 The good old days in ANCO..... 16:08 A musicians life on tour.... 16:40 Filling the shoes of Dolores Keane.... 18:37 Eleanor's next move.... 19:15 Singing in different styles.... 20:36 Early musical influences..... 21:08 Working with Ronnie Drew.... 23:02 Watching a legend slip away.... 24:48 The challenges of working with other artists 26:22Collaborations... 27:34 Working with guitarist John Feely... 28:24 Spanish songs & Ronnie's spanish 29:53 The story behind Garradice... 31:09 Countries frequently toured in... 32:23 The recording of the album Canción de amor. 35:45 Recording in Meelick church 43:08 Guest performance-Galway to Graceland Eleanor Shanley is one of Ireland’s most loved and respected vocalists.In her long and rich career, we have enjoyed Eleanor’s many solo performances and recordings in addition to her body of work from her wonderful collaborative projects both recordings and live performances. A beautiful career in itself with De Danann marked Eleanor’s baptism to her professional career, her fondly remembered period working with good friend and Irish icon Ronnie Drew, Mike Hanrahan and her work with Donal Lunny, Garadice and long-time friend and leading classical guitarist, John Feeley are just a few names from many. Eleanor has worked alongside many other great musicians through the years and also recorded with The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, U2 and too many more both at home & internationally to mention here. Web: https://www.eleanorshanley.ie/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channelUC4T9pJCnQmpa3vXf8q1yzBA Twitter: https://twitter.com/eleanorshanley?lang=en facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleanor.shanley/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eleanorshanleyofficial/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gXmHU3s3vZ7viXiaZ6rca Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eleanor-shanley/177044950 Discography:https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/961962-Eleanor-Shanley