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b'Sharon is a musician who continues to surprise. While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion \\u2018cool\\u2019 in her home country. Renowned for her collaborations, not just in Irish traditional music, but through all music genres, Hip Hop, Cajun, Country, Classical and Rap. Sharon has recorded and toured with a who\\u2019s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including The Waterboys, John Prine, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, The RT\\xc9 Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Kirsty MacColl, Bono, Adam Clayton, Sin\\xe9ad O\\u2019Connor, Imelda May and- a list that is testament to Sharon\\u2019s versatility as well as talent. A prolific composer, Sharon continues to defy genres and her 10 studio albums are testament to a fearless adventuring spirit when it comes to making music. In 2018 she recorded a traditional Irish music album with Irish rugby star Robbie Henshaw and the Henshaw family and friends. Her last studio album was Sacred Earth 2017 and has released a double live album Live in Minneapolis in early 2019. Sharon supports many charities and is a well known animal lover and campaigner, she is patron to Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption (MADRA) based in Galway and is an ambassador for Missionvale Ireland which provides education and support to relieve poverty in Missionvale township in South Africa.'