Arresting in its intimacy and comforting in its tone, Kehoe’s music threads a line between jazz’s loose, emotive phrasing and the grounded sentimentality of country storytelling, all while steeped in the tonalities and uncertainties of Irish identity” - Peter Burrows

The Hidden Track

There’s little you need do in the presence of the captivating talent of vocalist and songsmith Imelda Kehoe but give in gracefully and let her take you wherever. ” - Jackie Hayden

Wexford Arts Centre

Imelda Kehoe is that rare thing: a singer of remarkable subtlety and emotional resonance who also writes songs that act as touchstones everyone can grasp. Her voice is of the folk-tradition, but it also brings a freshness and vitality that is both exciting, compelling and all her own. Imelda's songs are distinctive, delicate powerhouses: leaping genres effortlessly, they often embrace unusual time signatures and challenging melodic structures, while managing to appear deceptively simple. She is something very special.” - Shane Dunphy [Author, Journalist, Musician]

Imelda Kehoe

'A Rare Thing'

Imelda Kehoe is an Irish Vocalist and Songwriter known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of contemporary folk mixed with elements of blues, jazz, and soul. Her songs are melody-rich, weaving stories and life experiences written with the listener at heart. 

Imelda is from a big Irish/English family, was born in Leeds, United Kingdom, where she trained as a Nurse, working in Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency Departments in Inner City Leeds. She then went on to have 4 children, and co-found a successful business, whilst keeping the dream alive of becoming a Singer.  

Imelda released her 4th Album in May 2025. Produced by Gavin Glass. 

Beyond her original material, Imelda has a deep appreciation for 1970s classics and has released her own interpretations of timeless songs such as Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton and Walk Away Renée by The Left Banke.

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