Imelda Mary Higham, popularly known as Imelda May, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
She plays bodhrán, guitar, bass guitar and tambourine.
Born and raised in Dublin, May commenced her musical career at 16 by performing with several local bands and musicians.
In 2002, she formed her band and released her debut studio album, No Turning Back. Following the release, May relocated to London with her then-husband, guitarist Darrel Higham.
She has since released five studio albums including Love Tattoo (2009), Mayhem
(2010), Tribal (2014), Life Love Flesh Blood ( 2017) and 11 Past the Hour (2021).
May made her acting debut in the 2022 film Fisherman’s Friends: One and All.
Is Imelda May still performing?
Yes, Imelda May is still performing.
Imelda May is currently touring across 2 countries and has 6 upcoming concerts which are slated from April 2023 to July 2023.
What type of singer is Imelda May?
Imelda May is known for her musical style of rockabilly revival. She is an autonomous artist who writes her own songs and has produced or co-produced all her work to date.