Desi Wilkinson

**Desi Wilkinson** is an Irish flute player and traditional musician known for his lively, inventive approach to Celtic music. Hailing from Belfast, Wilkinson has spent decades honing his craft, blending technical mastery with a playful energy that shines through in releases like *Cosa Gan Bhróga* and *Buffalo in the Castle*. A founding member of the genre-bending band Cran, he’s celebrated for collaborations that bridge Irish traditions with global influences, all while staying rooted in the rhythmic drive of jigs, reels, and hornpipes. Beyond performing, Wilkinson is also a respected academic, lecturing on ethnomusicology at Queen’s University Belfast. Whether solo or with fellow musicians, his work—like the cheekily titled *The Three Piece Flute*—captures the joy and spontaneity of sessions, inviting listeners to tap their feet or hit the dance floor.