Landless Ireland and Cerys Hafana

Landless (IE)
Get carried away by the intimate, enchanting harmonies of Irish quartet Landless, which gives a new twist to traditional a cappella music. With raw harmonies and subtle instrumentation, they perform songs full of melancholy, love, death and mystery. Welsh-born Cerys Hafana pushes boundaries with her triple harp and experimental sound. A fascinating and eclectic mix of tradition and innovation.

Irish four-piece quartet Landless is a traditional a cappella band from Dublin, but with a new twist. On their album Lúireach, they bring an intimate, enchanting mix of raw harmonies and subtle instrumentation. Songs full of melancholy, love, death and mystery, inspired by ancient songs and their thriving community. Get carried away by their quiet power and beautiful four-part harmony. An evening that proves that tradition is ever-changing. They won this year's RTE Radio 1 Folk Award for best folk group.

Cerys Hafana (UK)
Versatile artist Cerys Hafana, from Machynlleth in Wales, puts a fresh spin on traditional Welsh music. She experiments with the triple harp, adding found sounds, archival material and electronic processing to her compositions. Her music, a mix of old and new, offers an engaging and eclectic experience. The album Edyf was selected by The Guardian as one of the best folk albums of 2022, highlighting her innovative style.