Rooted in resistance and shaped by soul, Maverick Sabre will play at Monroe’s Live on Thursday, July 24, from 8pm, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Born in Stoke Newington, London, and raised in County Wexford, the singer, songwriter, and producer has spent the past decade forging a socially conscious sound.
He returned to London to pursue music full-time, bringing with him the fire of Irish folk, and the edginess of hip-hop.
In 2012, Maverick Sabre’s debut album Lonely Are the Brave stormed the charts with emotionally charged hits like ‘Let Me Go’, ‘No One’, and ‘I Need’.
His gritty and soulful voice carves music with a sociopolitical undertone. His lyrics are steeped in a sense of urgency which speak directly to broken systems and global solidarity, addressing injustice, environmental destruction, and the conflicts shaping our world.
Subsequent albums Innerstanding, When I Wake Up, and Don’t Forget To Look Up trace his bold evolution as an artist, translating his life experiences into confessional work.
Sabre has become a melodic musician capable of telling stories that critique the world around him. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists, from Joey to Jorja Smith and Nile Rodgers.
A collaboration with Professor Green on the track ‘Jungle’ further cemented his place in the music scene.
He credits artists like Tupac, Cymande, and Nas among his early influences. His latest album, Burn the Right Things Down, channels both his activism and introspection.
Don’t miss Maverick Sabre at Monroe’s Live as part of the Galway International Arts Festival on Thursday, July 24, with doors open at 8pm.
Tickets €30 from www.monroes.ie
