South of Polaris is the Flamenco-infused Alt Folk duo of Danii Reales (UK) and Saúl Díaz (Spain), weaving intimate folk storytelling with the fire of flamenco and the theatrical energy of rock. Born from grief, their music is honest and deeply felt. Winners of the 2026 Milkmaid Folk Songwriting Competition, they are now recording their debut album.

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.

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 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.

Recent appearances include Cambridge Folk Festival and Bury Folk Festival, alongside performances at folk clubs, festivals and venues across the country. The duo have shared stages with acclaimed artists including Mad Dog Mcrea, Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet and Tom Bright, and their music has been featured on BBC Introducing, Alan Ritson’s Fine Folk and Cambridge Radio.

Their debut EP, The Year After (2024), marked an important milestone and earned them nominations for a Cambridge NMG Award in the Folk & Americana category in two consecutive years. 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 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.