Last updated: 7 hours ago
Peadar Connolly is an Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music drifts between tradition and quiet experimentation. Rooted in Irish song, his work is shaped by a deep engagement with folk traditions from across the world, particularly the Balkans and East Asia, and by a lifelong fascination with themes of home, sleep, longing, and belonging.
A trained ethnomusicologist, Peadar approaches music as both craft and conversation. His arrangements are intimate and song-led, often built around voice and autoharp, with subtle instrumental colours that leave space for stillness. Whether reimagining traditional material or writing original songs, he is drawn to moments of tenderness, nostalgia, and emotional suspension.
He has collaborated widely as a performer and producer, working with artists and ensembles across Ireland, the UK and Albania and has contributed to projects recognised by publications such as Songlines. Alongside his solo work, he is involved in cross-cultural collaborations that explore shared musical languages across borders.
Peadar’s music invites close listening. It is not loud or hurried, but attentive and human, offering songs as places to rest for a while.
A trained ethnomusicologist, Peadar approaches music as both craft and conversation. His arrangements are intimate and song-led, often built around voice and autoharp, with subtle instrumental colours that leave space for stillness. Whether reimagining traditional material or writing original songs, he is drawn to moments of tenderness, nostalgia, and emotional suspension.
He has collaborated widely as a performer and producer, working with artists and ensembles across Ireland, the UK and Albania and has contributed to projects recognised by publications such as Songlines. Alongside his solo work, he is involved in cross-cultural collaborations that explore shared musical languages across borders.
Peadar’s music invites close listening. It is not loud or hurried, but attentive and human, offering songs as places to rest for a while.
Monthly Listeners
366
Monthly Listeners History
Track the evolution of monthly listeners over the last 28 days.
Followers
46
Followers History
Track the evolution of followers over the last 28 days.
Top Cities
Related Artists
WavvvyMelo
Evergreen
Josep-Maria Ribelles
Síle Denvir
Brian Ó hEadhra
Christine Kammerer
Espiral
Irish Traditional
Owen & Moley Ó Súilleabháin
Saltaire
Irish Rose
Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne
Laura Jēkabsone
Emma Macleod
Garden Of Silence
Sinead Willox
Ranagri
Ilona Krasavtseva
Lorcan Mac Mathúna
Cormac McCarthy
Inyal
Sian James
Lena Rummel
Gillian Cunnison
Iona Mairead
The Ciderhouse Rebellion
Ruth Keggin
Jesse Ofgang
Colm O Foghlu
Staran
Karen Marshalsay
The Rowan Tree
