The Haar
A fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs.
“A mesmerising impromptu arc of artistry” Irish Music Magazine
This exciting Anglo/Irish band features four captivating musicians, each at the pinnacle of their respective fields, whose spontaneity thrives on the trust they put in each other to create a unique and “splendid balance of swirling instrumental magic and beautifully sung narratives,” as KLOF Mag says.
The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne, Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger.
Known for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious, this band of high level improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes, while Molly lets her sublime vocals flow to stunning effect.
Stunning, made-in-the-moment renditions of some of the world’s most incredible songs. The Haar will be recording a third album this Summer for release early 2026.
“Devastatingly beautiful.” Bristol 24/7
‘A sweeping panorama of Irish traditional music and song’ – Songlines
‘The Haar conjuring magic that had long been hidden in plain sight, responding melodically in a mesmerising impromptu arc of artistry’ – Irish Music Magazine
‘Very rarely does an album appear unheralded and threaten to make a major impact. The Haar is one of those rarities’ – Folking.com