The Sands Family at Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre, London
About the show
The Sands Family are more than just a musical group; they are a living, breathing institution of Irish folk music, we are thrilled to welcome them to the Irish Cultural Centre this November
Hailing from the picturesque County Down, siblings Tommy, Ben, Colum, and Anne have spent over five decades serving as global ambassadors for the stories, struggles, and enduring spirit of the island of Ireland. Emerging from the vibrant folk revival of
the late 1960s and early 70s, they brought the intimate atmosphere of a “ceili
house” kitchen to the world’s greatest stages, from Carnegie Hall to
the Moscow Olympic Stadium.
Featuring - The Sands Family
For more than three decades, one name in particular has been synonymous with folk music from the North of Ireland.
The Sands Family - one name comprising four extremely talented siblings - Anne, Ben, Colum and Tommy Sands. Individually and collectively they have played a significant part in the creation of the phenomenal world-wide interest in Irish folk and traditional music since the early 1970s.
And over thirty years later, the Sands Family are still singing and playing to an ever expanding audience, with their unique blend of traditional material and self-penned songs which swing from whimsical to politically serious, from sad to hilarious, from traditional to contemporary – all cemented together with well-crafted and delivered anecdotes and stories and presented with apparently effortless ease.