Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan

The Profile

Irish singer-songwriters who collaborated extensively in the 2000s: Lisa Hannigan featured prominently on Damien Rice’s recordings and tours, including O (2002) and 9 (2006), before parting ways in 2007.

Known for intimate folk/indie-folk rooted in acoustic arrangements and emotive duets. Signature songs referenced include The Blower’s Daughter and Cannonball. Collaboration ended in 2007.

Reviews praise the intimate folk-pop textures of O, highlighting strings and Hannigan’s harmonies. 9 is seen as more polished, with a powerful first half and some repetition later. A 2007 Milan show moved audiences but drew disappointment over Hannigan’s absence. Overall, warm vocals, minimalism, and emotive songwriting dominate.