Lorraine Jordan is a Welsh-born singer and instrumentalist who lives in London. Born in Wales to Irish parents, she makes music that is described as Celtic soul, drawing on Irish roots and traditional balladry alongside contemporary influences.

She performs both as a solo artist and with a band, and accompanies herself on guitar and bouzouki. Her songs are original material, with a style shaped by powerful vocals and traditional as well as modern elements. She has released four CDs and is associated with several earlier albums that receive critical acclaim.

Collaborators and performances

Jordan works with a range of musicians. Those who appear in her band or on her releases include Niall O’Callanain of Deisal, Jimmy Faulkner, John Whelan, Tony McManus, Steafan Hannigan, Neil Davey of Anam, and Pete Garnet of Moishe’s Bagel, among others. She also shares stages with Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright, The Waterboys and Dick Gaughan.

Tours and projects

She tours widely in Germany, Italy, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Ireland and Scotland, and builds audiences in Australia and the USA through touring there. From 2003 to 2006, she tours with Planet Woman, a five-woman cultural collaboration bringing together Celtic and Maori traditions. The project records an EP, From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul, in 2004 and releases the album Reeling In The Pacific in 2005.