Hot For 2021 Irish Acts: Roisin El Cherif

Music
25 Jan 21

In a world of shuttered music venues and snatched-away opportunities, Ireland’s music community continues to defy the odds – with young, emerging artists defiantly rising above seemingly insurmountable challenges, and flying the flag for their country. This bold energy, independent ethos and genre-defying talent is evident across our list of Hot For 2021 Irish Acts – which features artists from every corner of Ireland.

Roisin El Cherif

Drawing influence from Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks and Daughter to create a sound that blurs the boundaries between folk, country and indie-pop, the Irish-Palestinian singer followed up the success of her 2018 EP, Glass House, with the release of two lauded singles in 2020. With a background in film production, Roisin El Cherif has also borrowed from mythology and magic to craft a unique visual style alongside her music..

Hear: ‘All The Time’.