Galia Arad
Storytelling folk-pop with warmth, wit and honesty
Bio
Galia Arad is an accomplished singer-songwriter originally from Bloomington, Indiana, who has made Dublin her home in recent years.
Her music blends folk and pop song writing with sharp humour, strong storytelling and a distinctive personality. Her sound has been described as the meeting point between Bob Dylan and Britney Spears, combining thoughtful lyrics with accessible melodies and an energetic stage presence.
Galia has built an impressive live career across the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Along the way, she has supported artists including Jools Holland, Marc Almond, Deacon Blue, Jack L, Shane MacGowan, Sharon Shannon, Mundy and Paddy Casey.
Her songs, stories and natural charisma have helped her connect with audiences across a wide range of venues, while her reputation as a live performer continues to grow.
Brief
Genre
Folk
Pop
Singer / Song writer
Career Highlights
Toured USA, UK & Ireland
Supported Jools Holland
Supported Deacon Blue
Supported Marc Almond
Supported Shane MacGowan
Supported Sharon Shannon
Inspired By
Bob Dylan
Britney Spears
Press
Bob Dylan meets Britney Spears meets Amy Poehler.
— Panti Bliss
Charisma-bomb.
— Tony Clayton-Lea
Fantastic sound… absolute stunner… really, really beautiful.
— Ed Smith, Today FM
Simple, unique and heartfelt.
— Across The Line, BBC
A wonderful woman with a wonderful voice, songs and stories who has triumphantly opened for me on over 100 shows.
— Jools Holland
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