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Bio

Pauline Scanlon is one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, an artist deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly pushing its boundaries. A West Kerry native, her singing carries the weight of old songs while speaking powerfully to the present day.

A founding member of FairPlé, Scanlon has been a strong advocate for women in the arts, a commitment that runs through her work and activism. Her album The Unquiet, produced by John Reynolds, reimagines traditional song through the lived experience of modern Irish women, inspired by the life of her late mother, Eileen Scanlon.

From her acclaimed debut Red Colour Sun to her work with LUMIERE, John Spillane, Dónal Lunny Damien Dempsey, Sinéad O’Connor and The Whileaways, Scanlon has built a career of remarkable collaborations and solo performances. A presenter for TG4 and the BBC, she remains a vital, original force in Irish music.