LaGracia is the soulful partnership of husband and wife duo Gráinne and Kevin along with Ódhran Smyth on the keyboard and Tony Travers on drums.
Based on the Wild Atlantic Way in Sligo, they draw their inspiration mostly from the golden era of 90’s R&B, with a blend of Neo Soul grooves which are lifted by Gráinne’s powerhouse, Aretha-style vocals.
Their songwriting explores the full spectrum of love and life — from connection and heartbreak to hope and healing. The result is music that’s emotionally rich and dynamically layered, featuring stunning vocal harmonies and heartfelt storytelling.
LaGracia’s debut single, “Don’t You Ever Leave” (2015), was released to raise funds for Kevin’s cousin during his battle with cancer. They collaborated with members of Discovery Gospel Choir to capture a classic, soul-infused sound.
In 2021, the duo returned with two singles and their debut EP, No One’s Fool, which earned national and international radio play and features in Golden Plec, Hot Press, and IMRO.
Over the years, LaGracia have graced stages at events and festivals including Wild Roots Festival, Sligo Live, Sligo Summer Festival, Clubeo, and the Live Lounge Sligo. In 2023, they reached the Top 100 finalists in The Culture Tapes competition, produced by Grammy-winning producer Darkchild.
Their latest release, “Please Come Home” (December 2024), received national airplay and further showcased their evolving sound. The duo are currently back in the studio, putting the finishing touches on new material set for release later this year.