A seamless combination of folk, blues, jazz and gospel, now stand as beautiful, larger-than-life compositions”

Think of a beautiful tapestry woven with vibrant colours—that’s the best way to describe the stunning voice of Niamh Strong.

Blues, soul, jazz—these are the elements that best capture her extraordinary vocal style.

Niamh first picked up a microphone at just nine years old, when her father was jamming with fellow musicians. She sang a blues run that left everyone astonished, and it was immediately clear she had a natural gift.

Born into one of Ireland’s most musical families, The Strong Family, Niamh is the daughter of legendary blues singer Rob Strong and sister of Andrew Strong, who famously played Deco Cuffe in the film The Commitments.

At 18, Niamh began her first collaboration with two other young musicians. Together, they wrote several original songs, four of which were selected for her first demo. That demo caught the ear of New York music lawyer John Polinsky, who arranged two showcases in the city—at Arlene’s Grocery and The Cutting Room. Both events were a huge success, attracting A&R representatives from major record labels.

Niamh ultimately chose to work with Robert E. Pineda of Ray Charles’ company. She travelled to Los Angeles to record one of her original songs and shoot a companion video. Ray Charles himself once said she had “moments of genius” in her voice.

Over the next decade, Niamh toured extensively with her brother Andrew, performing backing vocals and stepping into the spotlight at festivals and arenas across Europe, the USA, Australia, and Canada. This wealth of experience gave her the confidence to return to her own dream—pursuing a solo career.

In March 2018, she completed her album Niamh Strong Sings Eva Cassidy—a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest singers in the world and one of her own biggest influences.