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DANA MASTERS
«Real Good Mood»
ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT
FEAT: Cian Boylan-Dave Redmond-Darren Beckett

On May 3rd 2024 the debut album of the American soul and jazz singer, resident in Ireland, Dana Masters Real Good Mood was released.

«Our world is on fire. Global current events, devastating developments stripping humanity. It’s more important than ever that we don’t allow the pain and suffering of the world to be the sole narrative of our lives. There is heartbreak and injustice in abundance all around us but there is also good and generosity of spirit, and we must recommit to celebrating the small things, re-learn how to take joy and share that joy freely with ourselves, our people and our collective everyday. [Even though, even still – I’m in a] Real Good Mood.»
This is Dana’s first solo project since touring with Van Morrison as featured vocalist.

The first single, „Rising,“ written and produced by Dana Masters and Cian Boylan, was released on January 12, 2024. Setting a tone for the album, Dana reflects: “Even if what I see with my eyes is a horrible day, the sun still rises and sets. The sun will still keep doing its job regardless of circumstance. In order for our spirit to survive, in a soulful way – “Rising” is a reminder to us, living with this awareness, to respond intentionally: to magnify the joy in life, to create space and time to romanticise life. If you have to, create reasons to use the good China, to pop a bottle of champagne.
Our lives depend on it!”

About Dana Masters
Dana Masters, a soul/jazz singer and songwriter, was born and raised in the deep south of the United States of America by a family who were deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s and 60’s. Granddaughter of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist, Dana’s music reflects the joy, sorrow, pain and delight of the human experience. Loved by global audiences her work is equal parts meaningful and memorable, full of joy and inspiration.

Residing in Ireland, Dana fell into the Irish and UK Jazz scene and never looked back. Her unique sound of jazz, infused with the music she grew up on (soul, funk, r&b and gospel), connects deeply to those listening.
A seasoned performer, Dana has performed for the Pope, President Clinton and Secretary Clinton, Tony Blair as well as presented a major music documentary on BBC, My Name Is Ottilie. In addition to her growing solo career, Dana spent 7 years  touring with Van Morrison as a featured vocalist.

«Dana’s wide-ranging musical influences are evident through her own unique sound. Her vocal dexterity spaces the spectrum from deeply meditative to soaring, soulful resonant highs.»
Van Morrison

«A jazz singer of real note»
All About Jazz

Dana Masters – Vocal
Cian Boylan – Piano
Dave Redmond – BASS
Darren Beckett – DRUMS
Fotos© Cherith Loper