Clare Sands

"Sands excavates into Ireland's ancient myths & landscapes whilst exploring the political exigencies of it's here and now"- Songlines Magazine Clare Sands is a sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, Ireland. Channeling the music of her ancestors, she weaves Traditional Irish roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit. Her eponymous album secured a place among the Irish Times 'Top 5 Folk Albums of 2022, and earned Sands a Best Folk Singer nomination at the Irish Folk Awards. Other notable projects include the ‘hypnotic and tribal’ (BBC Radio 2) Tírdhreacha agus Fuaimdhreacha (Landscapes & Soundscapes) EP, & Gormacha, a musical odyssey that treads a path between the Irish language, folklore and our natural world. Sands' passion for collaboration has led her to work with some of Ireland’s finest folk & traditional musicians, including Hothouse Flowers, Susan O'Neill Niamh Regan, Brian Finnegan & more. Recent electrifying live performances include Glastonbury & Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Fête De la Musique (FR), Festival Cervantino (MEX) & Cygnet Folk Festival (AUS). Showing no signs of slowing down, Sands continues to traverse land and sea, pushing the boundaries of her artistry and exploring new musical frontiers. She stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to unite and inspire - a troubadour for the modern age, whose melodies resonate across generations and cultures alike.