“Bursting with originality”
ALAN RITSON, FINE FOLK
“A wonderland of storytelling”
BBC INTRODUCING
South of Polaris is the Flamenco-infused Alt Folk duo of Danii Reales (UK) and Saúl Díaz (Spain). Their distinctive sound brings together intimate folk storytelling, the fire of flamenco and the theatrical energy of rock, driven by Danii’s Vocals and Violin and Saúl’s intricate Electro-Classical Guitar.
Born from grief, their music became a form of healing, and on stage they move effortlessly from hushed intimacy to explosive intensity. Recent appearances include Cambridge Folk Festival and Bury Folk Festival. Their debut EP, The Year After (2024), earned Cambridge NMG Award nominations in two consecutive years, and in 2026 their song Becoming Ocean won the Milkmaid Folk Songwriting Competition. With a new album in production, South of Polaris continue to push at the boundaries of contemporary folk while keeping emotional honesty and their Anglo-Spanish identity at the heart of their music.
Winners of the 2026 Milkmaid Folk Songwriting Competition
Our song Becoming Ocean took first place.
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We’re taking bookings for festivals, folk clubs and venues. Email us at hello@southofpolaris.com or download our press kit for photos, bio and tech spec.
Previously played
Cambridge Folk Festival · Bury Folk Festival · West Coast Folk Festival · John Peel Centre (Stowmarket) · Quay Arts and Kashmir Fringe (Isle of Wight) · Kontra Roots · Cambridge Folk Club · Baldock Folk Club · Bowes Park Folk Club
Supported
Mad Dog Mcrea · Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet · Tom Bright