Black Gate Presents

Sinéad Ann & Reylta

An Taibhdhearc
8pm Saturday, May 20th

Tickets: €20

Doors at 7:30pm

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Sinéad Ann

German-Irish singer songwriter Sinéad Ann evokes wistful, mystical music influenced by the misty landscapes of Ireland. Sinéad Ann’s music casts light upon the shadows through juxtaposing, ethereal melodies. She was awarded the Irish Youth Music Awards BIMM Bursary in 2017. She went on to study a BA in Commercial Modern Music in BIMM Institute Dublin, graduating in 2021.

Her career was elevated by her performance in Irish language duo Muirsiné alongside fellow musician Muireann Ní Bhaoill. Muirsiné won the GRETB award of Excellence and Achievement in 2016. Sinéad Ann released her debut single Lemonzest in October 2022. An invitation to perform at Celtic Connections January 2023 followed.

"Her music is full of colour and she is bound to make a name for herself in the industry as she embarks on her journey with her debut release" - IMRO

"To listen to the song is to be captivated both by the emotional lyrics and the sweetness of Sinéad's voice." - Music From Me London

“Her debut single, Lemozest, is pouring with themes of identity, intuition, and power, a mature combination that allowed for the singer's personal growth and development throughout her creative process.” - Galway Now Magazine

“Sinéad Ann has one of the most stunning voices I’ve ever heard from a female Irish singer, she is just simply breath-taking” – Musicbox PR blog

Is amhránaí , cumadóir amhrán agus ceoltóir í Sinéad Ann. Is as Contae na Gaillimhe í. Rinne sí staidéir ar an cheol i BIMM BÁC. Tá sí tar eis taifead a dhéannamh ar a cuid amhráin agus tháinig a céad singil amach an Deireadh Fómhair seo caite. Tá sí ag obair go dían agus a céad singil eile idir lámha aici. . Sheinn sí ag Celtic Conncetions in Albain le déanaí. Imríonn ceoltóirí ar nós Lisa Hannigan, Florence + The Machine agus The Cranberries tionchar uirthi.

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Reylta

Reylta is a folk singer-songwriter from Galway, Ireland currently based in Dublin. Her music combines sweet & lamenting sounds coupled with a complex alternative view providing the ultimate juxtaposition. She is deeply connected with Irish traditions and heritage - the poetry, the music, the landscape and the storytelling. These influences have nurtured a unique and haunting perspective, illuminated through poetic lyrics, luscious string arrangements and rich choral harmonies.

The recent BIMM music graduate (songwriting) has been performing with an 8-piece band since 2017. Relyta began writing when she was eleven, with her musical influences including Florence and the Machine, Damien Rice, and Hozier. Reylta’s band is an essential component of her work. The artist composes pieces, and each player brings their unique style, creating unmatched synergy. The band size varies, with each member influencing the tone and emulating trad performers with a classic, melancholic folk-pop vibe.