Clare Sands

Clare Sands, a sixth-generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, blends traditional Irish roots with contemporary sounds. Her acclaimed album made Irish Times' Top 5 Folk Albums 2022. Known for collaborations with Hothouse Flowers, Susan O’Neill, and Brian Finnegan, she’s performed at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, and more. Celebrated for weaving Irish myths, language, and folklore into powerful, modern folk music.