Colum is a member of the internationally renowned Sands family from County Down. His first album was released in 1981 and his songs like “Almost any Circumstance” and “Whatever you say, Say Nothing” were soon in the set lists of artists such as Billy Connolly, Maddy Prior and June Tabor. His first book was published in 2000 and contains a mix of stories and songs “leaving behind an optimism and appreciation of the power of the human spirit over adversity” just like his performances. He presented BBC Radio Ulster’s folk show for almost 20 years and short series for Radio 2, RTE and Radio 4. His tenth CD “Song Bridge” all self-penned tracks, was released in 2020.
Coincidentally Carrington Triangle began 40 years ago and with Colum now rarely leaving his native Northern Ireland to tour, we feel privileged to have his songs, wit and wisdom to celebrate our anniversary.
