Micho Russell (25 March 1915 – 19 February 1994) was an Irish musician and author best known for his expert tin whistle performance.
[1] Russell came from a musically renowned family, his mother played the concertina,[2] and his father was a sean-nós singer.
[1] Like Séamus Ennis, Russell was also known for his spoken introductions to tunes in his live performances, which incorporated folklore and legend.
His knowledge of tradition extended past music to language, stories, dance, herbal lore, and old country cures.
[4] Russell died in a car accident on 19 February 1994 on his way home from a gig just prior to going back into the studio to record another CD.