Dani Larkin: I try to move through the world with kindness and I try to not be so hard on myself

From growing up on the Armagh-Monaghan border to working as a conflict transformation facilitator in Palestine, Dani Larkin tells Sarah Finnan how transformative life experiences influence her latest record

Songwriter Dani Larkin. Picture: Sarah Pannasch

Dani Larkin is building a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest contemporary songwriters.

Praised for her rich contralto voice and the emotional depth of her work, she has toured with artists including Snow Patrol, Lisa O’Neill, Ye Vagabonds, and Glen Hansard, while her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior earned her critical acclaim and many award nominations.