Gemma Hasson

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Gemma Hasson
Genresfolk, Irish traditional music
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1970s–1990s
LabelsDolphin Record, EMI Ireland Ltd, Ritz Records
Associated actsDónal Lunny
Leo O'Kelly

Gemma Hasson is a Northern Irish folk singer that recorded three studio albums from 1974 to 1978. Her first one, was released in 1974 on Dolphin Records label and produced by Dónal Lunny. She then signed with EMI Records and launched two more album: Looking for the Morning in 1975 (produced by Leo O'Kelly) and in 1978. Several singles were issued on Ritz Records and private label in the 1980s.[1]
Most of the materials she sings are covers of Irish traditional although she also recorded some contemporary songs (like Joni Mitchell's "Urge for Going"[2]) and has written some of them.[1]

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  1. ^ a b www.irishrock.org: Gemma Hasson – Bio, Discography.
  2. ^ jonimitchell.com: "Urge For Going has been recorded by 70 others [...] Hasson, Gemma (from "Looking For the Morning" – 1975)".


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