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Cara Dillon
In the autumn of 2023 Cara unveiled Coming Home to rapt audiences throughout the UK. An overwhelming success, the show featured her first new material in over six years and she’s set to perform it again shortly after the release and publication of her new album and book in early 2024.
This acclaimed live production saw Cara skilfully interweave her new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics. The resulting tapestry seamlessly blended immersive storytelling, poetry, and song, offering a rare and evocative glimpse into Cara's world, her personal memories and emotional stories inspired by her native Co. Derry and the people, places, and customs she holds closest to her heart.
Following the official release of the album and book, Cara will be bringing Coming Home to life once again. She'll be accompanied by an incredible band who will help to make this her most compelling live show yet.
In Coming Home, life's larger mysteries are contemplated with an easy intimacy – a sense of self, identity, community and connection all rooted deep and underscored by the constant ache of home. - Gail Bell, The Irish News
Born in Dungiven in 1975, 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 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.
This acclaimed live production saw Cara skilfully interweave her new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics. The resulting tapestry seamlessly blended immersive storytelling, poetry, and song, offering a rare and evocative glimpse into Cara's world, her personal memories and emotional stories inspired by her native Co. Derry and the people, places, and customs she holds closest to her heart.
Following the official release of the album and book, Cara will be bringing Coming Home to life once again. She'll be accompanied by an incredible band who will help to make this her most compelling live show yet.
In Coming Home, life's larger mysteries are contemplated with an easy intimacy – a sense of self, identity, community and connection all rooted deep and underscored by the constant ache of home. - Gail Bell, The Irish News
Born in Dungiven in 1975, 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 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.
7.30pm Full Price £22.50
TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE
Swansea University
Singleton Campus
Swansea SA2 8PZ
Sat 25 May
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www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk/en/
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