Green Linnet Records
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Green Linnet Records was an American independent record label that specialized in Celtic music. Founded by Lisa Null and Patrick Sky as Innisfree Records in 1973, the label was initially based in Null's house in New Canaan, Connecticut. In 1975 the label became Innisfree/Green Linnet and Wendy Newton joined Null and Sky as operating officer. In 1976 Newton took over control of the now Green Linnet label and moved it to Danbury, Connecticut in 1985. Newton became sole owner in 1978.[1] Newton's love of Irish music had been sparked during a visit to Ireland where she heard traditional music for the first time in a small pub in County Clare.
Green Linnet Records | |
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Parent company | Compass Records |
Founded | 1973 |
Founder | Lisa Null Patrick Sky |
Distributor(s) | Ryko Distribution |
Genre | Celtic |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | Nashville, Tennessee |