Luke Daniels

Luke Daniels is a distinguished folk musician renowned for his virtuosity on the melodeon and accordion. At 17, he earned the BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award, marking the beginning of an illustrious career. His accolades also include the PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music Biennial Award and the Palme d’Or Award for Music. Luke has toured extensively with Riverdance, De Dannan, and Cara Dillon; and as a solo artist, he has played venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, London Jazz Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. As a singer songwriter Luke has released four solo albums to date. Luke’s musical style seamlessly intertwines traditional folk tunes from England, Ireland, and Scotland with innovative elements, creating a sound that is both rooted in heritage and refreshingly contemporary. His album “A Tribute to William Hannah, featuring melodeon music transcribed from early wax cylinders and 78s, was acclaimed as “outstanding”.