Damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dublin whose music blends folk, rock and reggae influences with elements of traditional Irish song. He is known for a raw, emotive vocal delivery and lyrics that often address social and working-class themes, sung with a distinctive Dublin inflection. His work bridges contemporary songwriting and traditional material and he has been a visible presence in Irish music since the late 1990s.