Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

“One of the earthiest and most distinctive voices, not just in traditional circles, but anywhere” – The Irish Times

“One of today’s great singers”– Irish Echo

“Mysterious Perfection” – Dónal Lunny

A renowned artist with a proven record of performance, recording and innovation, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award winning traditional singer and musician from CorcaDhuibhne, West Kerry. Muireann is a leading exponent of the seannós style, and loves to engage with audiences to share her love of the Irish song tradition. Her childhood in West Kerry saw her immersed in a rich cultural environment and vital living tradition. This was to be hugely influential on the foundation of her distinctive vocal and instrumental sound. Muireann has enjoyed a successful career as a touring artist, with over thirteen years’ experience as lead singer and flute player with the Irish traditional supergroup Danú, as well as many years performing as a solo artist. She holds an MA in Traditional Music Performance from the University of Limerick.

In 2022 Muireann was awarded “Best Folk Singer” at the RTÉ Radio Folk Awards, and amongst many other awards, was AmhránaínaBliana at the TG4 GradaimCeoil in 2011.

Muireann is also a popular television and radio presenter, hosting a range of programmes for Irish and Scottish TV over the past 20 years, and currently presents her own weekly music programme “Folk on One” on RTÉ Radio 1. Always keen to explore new ground, she has collaborated with many musicians in genres ranging from traditional to classical, world music to electronica. Most recently Muireann recorded “Róisín ReImagined”, an album of seannós songs arranged by contemporary Irish arrangers with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, which garnered many 5 star reviews. In 2024 Muireann was a recipient of the prestigious Marcievicz Award from The Arts Council of Ireland on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to develop her craft.