Hotpress Magazine: “Her soaring vocals over a swelling instrumental remind us that everyone has the power to make a difference”.
“Rebecca Winckworth has one of the most exquisitely beautiful voices you will ever hear.” (On The Right Trax)
Irish singer-songwriter Rebecca Winckworth’s distinctive style fuses her Irish heritage with international sounds and rhythms. Her poetic lyrics delve into universal subjects and pressing social themes.
With an illustrious career of over 15 years, she has graced the world’s most prestigious stages, from Beijing to Buenos Aires, Bogotá, to New York, and more. With choral group, Anúna, she toured extensively and recorded award-winning TV shows, DVDs, and soundtracks including “Christmas Memories” and “Diablo III”, a video game that sold over 30 million copies. Rebecca toured as lead singer with Ragús, Titanic Dance, and Celtic Nights, and was a special guest with Billboard #1 Group Celtic Woman on their Grammy-nominated “Destiny” in 2016.
In 2020, she founded Citizens of Song, a virtual concert series that included over 500 world-class artists and 130,000 audience members throughout the pandemic. In 2022, Rebecca enjoyed an International Emmy Award nomination as part of the team behind the musical TV series “Dapinty”.
Rebecca is now focusing on bringing her original music to life. Throughout 2023 and 2024, she has released several singles to acclaim, with her song “Sister’s Love” being chosen as RTE Culture’s "Tune of the Week". She will release her EP "Chapters of Time" this November 2024 and her album "The Book of Life" in 2025. Following her successful "one-night only" sold-out show in Dublin, Ireland last year, she plans to extensively tour her new album across festivals and concert venues throughout 2025 and 2026.
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Here's an overview of her upcoming album and the accompanying show:
"The Book of Life" by Rebecca Winckworth is a sweeping journey through the vast landscape of human experience, blending the rich tradition of Irish storytelling with the global sounds of Rebecca’s travels. This album delves deep into the chapters of life—capturing love, loss, sacrifice, and the joy of living, while addressing critical social issues like child marriage, feminicide, and war. With powerful orchestral arrangements and a vibrant fusion of world rhythms and global styles, Book of Life breaks new ground in Irish music, embodying Rebecca's unique identity as a modern-day artist and emigrant.
In this stunning fusion of cultures, Rebecca offers a fresh, fearless perspective on the Irish musical identity, where no boundaries exist. Through poignant lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, she masterfully reminds us of our shared humanity, uniting people across the world with the universal language of music.