Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Margaret Hannigan (born 12 February 1981) is an Irish musician, singer, composer, and voice actress. She began her musical career as a member of Damien Rice’s band. Since beginning her solo career in 2007, she has released three albums: Sea Sew (2008), Passenger (2011), and At Swim (2016). Hannigan’s music has received award nominations in Ireland and the United States. Hannigan drew attention in North America for her role as Blue Diamond in Steven Universe, an animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar. Early life and education Hannigan was born in Dublin but grew up in Kilcloon, County Meath, Ireland. in Kilcloon, then attended The King’s Hospital, a co-educational independent school at Palmerstown, Dublin, then enrolled at Trinity College Dublin to study French and art history. Career While in college, Hannigan met Damien Rice at a concert in Dublin in early 2001. Some of Hannigan’s live recordings were available through trading networks radio shows. These recordings included: “Willy” by Joni Mitchell, “Be My Husband” by Nina Simone (from the 1965 album Pastel Blues), “Mercedes Benz” by Janis Joplin and “Love Hurts” by Boudleaux Bryant. Hannigan performed live with