Bio
Seel & Sanders bring together the English songwriting tradition and the Mediterranean fire of the bouzouki - acoustic folk and world music crossing Celtic, Americana and Arabic influences.
‘An exhilarating mix of instrumentals and songs’ - RheinZeit, Germany
Over the past 30 years Jon Sanders has performed and toured internationally with many renowned musicians including Lord of the Dance accordionist Liam O’Connor, Michael and Mary Black, Seamus Begley, 2012 BBC2 Radio folk musician of the year Tim Edey, harmonica player Brendan Power, piper Eoin Duignan and singer Eilis Kennedy. 👉 www.jon-sanders.com
Alex Seel started his career as a sound engineer in London’s renowned RAK studios before moving to Ireland to focus on songwriting. Since moving back to the UK he has built a steady following as a singer-songwriter and appreciation from a growing number of folk clubs, BBC radio play and interest from abroad. 👉 www.alexseel.com
The British songsmith and the Bard of Bouzouki began their collaboration 5 years ago, when they discovered their unique sound in Ireland. Together they have taken it to the UK, Germany and on a nationwide tour of New Zealand. From the success of this they’re returning to New Zealand for a 2 month tour in January 2027. In May they will tour the UK to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album.
“...Make no mistake, the audience raves about the sheer scope of musical interplay and different genres… Sanders with his jazz tinged Irish, Arabesque and world music solos, brought the sonorous experience of compositions from the British song-writer’s new album with almost unbelievable changes in tempo, accompanied masterfully by Seel’s impressive guitar… The audience loved Seel’s folk, pop and blues influenced songs and duos with Sanders”
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RheinZeit, Germany