Clare Sands

Powerful Folk from Ireland

Channeling the music of her ancestors, Clare Sands is a unique force in Irish music. Sands has been wowing audiences around the world with her groundbreaking fearless folk style and infinite warrior-like energy. Recent electrifying live performances include Cambridge Folk Festival and Belfast TradFest, amongst others. 2022 saw the release of Sands’ highly anticipated self-titled album, earning her a Best Folk Singer nomination for the Irish Folk Awards and The Irish Times Top 5 Folk albums of 2022, and highly acclaimed praise from a.o. the BBC, Songlines Magazine and the German magazine Folker.

Sands continues to push the boundaries of her artistry. She brings audiences on a transcendent journey through time and tradition, where past and present converge in a symphony of sound and spirit. “Her songs and music reflect and renew the past and present, both in English and Irish. Her own voice, sensibilities and cares make her music so powerful – the personal becoming the universal.” – The Irish News

Line-up:
Clare Sands  – fiddle, guitar, percussion, voice
Stephen Loughran – flute, low whistles

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