Cormac De Barra is a third-generation harper in a family of Irish-speaking singers and musicians raised in Dublin, with roots in County Cork. A well-known television presenter on TG4, he has recorded and toured with many of Ireland’s most celebrated artists including Hazel O’Connor, Julie Feeney, Brian Kennedy, Moya Brennan, Imelda May, Cathy Jordan, The Chieftains, and Clannad. He and fellow harper Anne-Marie O’Farrell have performed together as an Irish harp duo for over 25 years. His recent touring includes the Music Network tour of Ireland with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan and piper Mark Redmond, as well as a tour of Germany with Moya Brennan. The fourth album in the Voices & Harps collaboration with Brennan – a tribute to Mary O’Hara – was released in May 2024.
Described by the Irish Times as “The finest singer and actor of her generation.” Irish singer, actor and folklorist Lisa Lambe returns to TradFest 2027. As a Billboard No. 1 artist, she has performed globally at venues and festivals including Radio City New York, The Olivier Stage National Theatre London, Red Rocks Colorado, Nashville, Glastonbury and Celtic Connections. She performs regularly with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and across radio, television and film soundtracks. Rooted in the traditional arts and singing, 2026 saw Lisa as Artist in Residence in Baile Mhúirne, West Cork, where her work as a folklorist and singer saw her bring the songs of Elizabeth Cronin to a nationwide audience. She has released six solo albums. She is the creator of the acclaimed Nightvisiting song-story and folklore project, which continues touring Ireland and internationally throughout 2027