Joey Abarta

Joey Abarta is a Los Angeles-born uilleann piper deeply rooted in Irish traditional music. Though raised in California, he honed his craft by immersing himself in Ireland’s musical traditions, eventually becoming a sought-after performer and teacher. Known for his dynamic style and reverence for the uilleann pipes’ history, Joey splits his time between touring, recording, and leading workshops to share the instrument’s nuances. His releases, like *Copley Street* and *Swimming Against the Falls / Snámh in Aghaidh Easa*, blend technical mastery with storytelling, often nodding to his time in Boston’s Irish music scene and his respect for regional piping styles. A regular at festivals like the Willie Clancy Summer School, Joey’s passion for preservation and collaboration keeps him central to the global trad community.

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