Maria Somerville, the Galwegian musician, returned to her home village during the pandemic and created her second album, 'Luster.' Initially intended as a brief visit, her time on the shores of Lough Corrib blossomed into a period of artistic reinvention for Somerville. Embracing her Connemara roots, she aimed for a project that was less introverted compared to her debut album. The experience of returning home not only shaped her music but also served as a source of comfort and inspiration amidst challenging times.
After years in Dublin, the Galwegian musician returned to her home village on the shores of Lough Corrib in the midst of the pandemic.
The fibres of her Connemara home are woven throughout every note of her second album, Luster, released last month.
Maria reflects, 'It was kind of an accident, because I was only supposed to go back for two weeks,' highlighting the unexpected journey behind her new music.
Returning home amidst the pandemic felt like a happy blessing for her creative process as she embraced her roots in music.
Collection
[
|
...
]