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Join award-winning singer, Cara Dillon, for this special event in which she’ll be discussing her debut book, Coming Home. Published in March 2024, it features Cara's original poetry and reflections inspired by stories, memories, and her remarkable Irish roots. An acclaimed companion album (her first in over six years) presents the pieces in a stunning blend of spoken word and song.
Cara premiered her full Coming Home live show to rave reviews during extensive UK and Irish tours in Autumn ’23 and Spring ‘24, including sold-out concerts in the Grand Opera House, Belfast - Kings Place, London and the Guildhall, Derry among many others.
Cara's deep connection to her Irish heritage and personal experiences infuse her new work and she succeeds in distilling her thoughts and feelings into exceptionally poignant yet accessible pieces. Sharing stories about her family, her connection to the land, her rural ancestors, and her own children, alongside captivating insights into her place in the world and her journey – both as an artist and a mother.
Event length 60 mins, will include a selection of intimate live performances, a discussion with Cara and audience Q&A and book signing.
“Memoir, poem, guidebook, diary. It is
a work of intimacy, love, and affection, unguarded and authentic. It’s both blanket & magic carpet. It’s the tent of childhoods spent dreaming under a night sky in summer. It’s boundless.”
Maria McManus, Poetry Ireland
“Just divine and affecting”
Mark Radcliffe
BBC Radio 2
★★★★★
RnR Magazine
★★★★
Songlines Magazine
"Coming Home is a bewitching album...it might just be the best album she has ever released."
The Irish Independent
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Cara Dillon Biography
In the world of music, few luminaries shine as brightly as Cara Dillon. Known for her captivating live performances, this Irish singer seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. Born in Dungiven and surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Possessing a rare and unique voice that has been lauded since her very beginnings winning the All Ireland singing trophy aged only 14. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has successfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim.
Cara's reach is truly global with fans to be found all over the world. She’s won countless awards and accolades including “Album Of The Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for “Best Irish Female”, and Tatler’s “Woman Of The Year in Music” and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and at festivals the world over. Her breadth of appeal stems from a remarkable career that continually places her home and culture at the very heart of her music and began with her singing with the likes of De Dannan and Óige as a teenager, being signed to legendary indie record label Rough Trade, providing the title track and narration for a Disney film, appearing with Symphony Orchestras in England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond, all leading to contemporary superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith citing her as an influence.
Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.
Read MoreCara's reach is truly global with fans to be found all over the world. She’s won countless awards and accolades including “Album Of The Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for “Best Irish Female”, and Tatler’s “Woman Of The Year in Music” and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and at festivals the world over. Her breadth of appeal stems from a remarkable career that continually places her home and culture at the very heart of her music and began with her singing with the likes of De Dannan and Óige as a teenager, being signed to legendary indie record label Rough Trade, providing the title track and narration for a Disney film, appearing with Symphony Orchestras in England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond, all leading to contemporary superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith citing her as an influence.
Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.
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