Dana Masters grew up with sound of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music, infusing jazz with these musical genres, she found she could tell her story and the story of the people who raised her.

Originally from the Deep South in the United States, Dana Masters grew up with sound of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music all around her. Now based in Ireland, her career has ranged from live work with BBC Radio 4 and Proms in the Park to singing regularly with Van Morrison.

Dana Masters was born and raised in the deep south of the United States by family who ushered in and were deeply involved with the Civil Rights Movement of the 5O's and 60's. Granddaughter of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist, Dana left home at the age of 17 to pursue a life in music, believing deeply that music could tell human stories with such poignancy and conviction that it could transcend divisions.