Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard

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Glen Hansard is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his work as the frontman of the folk-rock band The Frames and his collaboration with Markéta Irglová in the duo The Swell Season. He gained international recognition after the release of the film 'Once,' for which he co-wrote the Academy Award-winning song 'Falling Slowly.' With a career spanning over two decades, Hansard is celebrated for his heartfelt lyrics and passionate performances, often exploring themes of love, loss, and human connection.

Born on Apr 21, 1970 (56 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard is a mainstay of Ireland’s cultural scene and is known for his work with The Frames and Swell Season. 9

Maire Saaritsa Marketa Irglova Bono Imelda May Catherine Hansard Jim Reid Richard Ashcroft Noreen O Donnell Chad Smith Thomas Bartlett
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Funny as it sounds with all the success, the money is not something that you just have’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard says the short tour is an opportunity to give something back to the venues that helped shape their journey. 8

Dorothy Cross Van Morrison Dermot Kennedy Michael D Higgins Imelda May Timmy Creed Martha Dunlea Blaithin Macgabhann Amber Norelai Jade Phoenix Benjamin Russell Ray Connolly Mark Lewisohn Dr Alison Bumstead Freda Kelly Tom Dunne
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard opened the annual event on Wednesday night, telling the large crowd that more than 30 artists were waiting to perform. 8

Bono Imelda May Shane Macgowan Jason Hanaway Maria Campani
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bono joins annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin city centre – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard appears as part of the closing number, People Have The Power. 8

Patti Smith Sinead O Connor Shane Macgowan John Reynolds Rachel Corrie
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The singer’s voice is peerless in an energetic, gentle performance – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard was a friend of O’Farrell and felt he owed a creative debt to him. 8

Fergus O Farrell Michael Mccormack Jeremy Irons Maria Doyle Kennedy Li O Farrell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The remarkable life of gregarious and charismatic songwriter Fergus O’Farrell – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Glen Hansard is a relentless seeker of collaborations and is known for his humane intentions. 8

Marketa Irglova Damien Dempsey John Carney Billie Eilish Van Morrison Stephen James Smith Christy Hansard
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Not a dry eye on the balcony for Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová – The Irish Times