Gemma Hayes is an Irish folk singer. Armed with her guitar, she delivers songs that she herself wrote and composed. Renowned for the sensitivity and maturity of her lyrics, Gemma Hayes has established herself on the Irish scene as a true revelation of the 2000s. A look back at a singer as talented as she is discreet.
Gemma Hayes was born on August 11, 1977 into an Irish family of 8 children. His father, a musician, introduced him to the piano at a very early age, inspiring a real passion for music. After graduating, Gemma Hayes had only one thing on her mind: to make a living from music. To do this, she works part-time in a laundromat, and devotes the rest of her day to composing, whether on piano or guitar.
In 2001, she came to the attention of an independent French label: “Source Records”. She then recorded her first album “Work to a Calm”, followed by “Night On My Side” in 2002. This latest album was acclaimed by Irish critics, and won numerous awards. It was then that Gemma Hayes finally became a household name!
In 2005, Gemma Hayes recorded a new album: “The Roads Don’t Love You”, a more mature album, which was also a great success with critics and early fans.
After a quiet tour, Gemma Hayes is currently working on a new album.
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