South of Polaris is the Flamenco-infused Alt Folk duo of Danii Reales (UK) and Saúl Díaz (Spain), creating music that is as emotionally raw as it is sonically rich. Their distinctive sound brings together intimate folk storytelling, the fire and rhythmic intensity 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, transforming intense emotion into honest, evocative songwriting that connects deeply with audiences. On stage, South of Polaris move effortlessly from moments of hushed intimacy to explosive intensity, creating performances that are immersive, dynamic and difficult to forget.

In just three years, South of Polaris have carved out a distinctive and growing presence on the UK folk scene. Recent appearances include Cambridge Folk Festival and Bury Folk Festival, alongside performances at folk clubs, festivals and venues across the country. They have shared stages with and supported acclaimed artists including Mad Dog Mcrea, Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet and Tom Bright, and their music has been featured by BBC Introducing, Alan Ritson’s Fine Folk and Cambridge Radio.

Their debut EP, The Year After (2024), marked an important milestone and earned them a nomination for a Cambridge NMG Award in the Folk & Americana category. In 2026, their song Becoming Ocean won the Milkmaid Folk Songwriting Competition, further establishing the duo as compelling songwriters as well as live performers.

Now, with a growing national audience and a new album currently in production, South of Polaris are entering the next chapter of their story, continuing to push at the boundaries of contemporary folk while retaining the emotional honesty and unmistakable Anglo-Spanish identity at the heart of their music.