James McNally (musician)

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James McNally is a member of the band Afro Celt Sound System and was previously a member of the band The Pogues.

McNally was born in Ireland but grew up in London. He plays so many instruments, including the piano, Bodhrán, accordion, and whistle, that Van Morrison called him, "The Master". He has worked with many musical artists including U2, Sinéad O'Connor, Depeche Mode, Marxman, Eddi Reader, Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, Big Country, and Brian Kennedy. He has also released a solo CD out on Windham Hill Records called Everybreath.