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OVERVIEW Labhaoise has been singing for many years but started out working in film, working behind the scenes on numerous productions such as ‘Adam And Paul’, ‘Lassie’ and ‘Breakfast On Pluto’. However, she chose to leave the Film world and concentrate fully on her singing after a chance meeting with song-writer Len Arran, long time songwriting partner with Skin, and Multi-Platinum award winning band Skunk Anansie in late 2005. Working with Len on the title track of a film soundtrack confirmed for Labhaoise that deep down, what she wanted to do more than anything else was to sing. Another chance meeting lead to Labhaoise and Len being introduced to Maria Angeles Alcala, a wonderfully gifted Viola player from Cordoba, Spain who is a graduate of the Rafael Orozco College, later studying with Felix Schwartz. This collaboration has produced a collection of honest, intimate and very personal songs, and a growing interest from the Irish media; the Irish Independent recently hailing Labhaoise as “an Irish Norah Jones.” Praise indeed. For an eponymous 3 track EP, recorded both in Ireland and the UK, Labhaoise was joined by drummer Mark Richardson, (Little Angels, Skunk Anansie, Feeder) who took time away from touring to lay down some beautifully subtle drum tracks. This musical venture has been gaining momentum with Labhaoise performing live in the UK and throughout Ireland, drawing praise from all who hear her voice, and confirming Labhaoise to be a singer to listen out for in 2007. Labhaoise’s debut album is expected this summer. 200x -