SEE Irish singer Cara Dillon perform traditional songs and her own material with her husband Sam Lakeman tomorrow.

Cara and Sam will play the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis as part of Cara's tour of unusual venues.

Expect traditional Irish songs, alongside Cara’s own material.

Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album Wanderer, which is a collection of moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman.

Born in Dungiven in 1975, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song.

Possessing a rare and unique voice that has been lauded since her very beginnings, when she won the All Ireland singing trophy aged only 14.

Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim.

Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has successfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim.

Recent years have seen her return wholeheartedly to her Irish roots creating fresh interpretations of traditional standards.

She’s won countless awards and accolades including Album Of The Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for Best Irish Female, and Tatler’s Woman Of The Year in Music and has appeared in prestigious concert halls and at festivals the world over.

Recent years have seen her return wholeheartedly to her Irish roots creating fresh interpretations of traditional standards with stunning results. Her reach is truly global with fans to be found all over the world with her clear, Northern Irish voice even seducing giants such as Disney who, in 2010, asked her to sing the title song to the animated movie Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue.

Always looking to introduce her voice and music to new listeners, Cara’s topped the charts with dance remixes, guest appearances and, more recently, presented her songs with full orchestral backing bringing her music to a new audience.

n Cara Dillon & Sam Lakeman, Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Friday, February 23, 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets and more information.