Claire Dacey is a wonderful gift of music, too-little known. Her arrival on the folk music scene was delayed, in part, by her studies in Biology, Botany, Field Naturalist, and finally, Ph.D. studies at Harvard in Physiological Plant Ecology. Twas near the end of these studies when she realized her passion for music could be her chosen path, alongside her work of introducing folks to the more-than-human world and neighbors. Combining her talents with violin, viola, & guitar with the magical & enchanting powers of her voice & lyrics, Claire transports listeners to a heart-rending, heart-opening connection to the world. Sometimes the magic is enhanced by the instrumental powers of John Genyo Sprague, performing together as The Enchantivists.
Claire has, as yet, released no albums, but my fervent hope is that meeting Claire & her music through this interview, you'll be inspired to sign up on her ClaireDacey.com website, and that you'll encourage & support her in doing a major release of her music. I don't think I've ever advocated for listeners to do this, but I am absolutely passionate in my hope you'll reach out and help her, thereby making this world a better, more beautiful, place. We head off now to Northampton, MA, for a deep & wonderful visit with Claire Dacey.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Catholic, Buddhism, Quaker, UU, Earth-Centered Spirituality, Indigenous Spirituality, Non-affiliated
All featured music is written & performed by Claire Dacey, unless otherwise noted:
Singing My Way Home
Garden Going Wild - recorded with John Genyo Sprague
Song of the Seal - traditional – recorded with John Genyo Sprague
Ballad of the Exiled
It Must Be Love - live performance with John Michael Field
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