Sophie Janna and Margot Merah – better known as The Lasses – have been creating and performing music collectively for more than 10 years. They first met in an Irish pub in Amsterdam in 2012 and released six albums since then. Their latest album, A Celtic Winter, is a collaboration with fellow folk interpreter Leoni Jansen with whom they are currently touring throughout the Netherlands.

 

The beautiful blend of their voices, unaffected style of singing and choice of songs makes The Lasses a sought after duo in the international folk scene. Both Sophie and Margot write their own songs and arrange traditional folk songs from Scotland, Ireland and the USA. With their strong harmonies at the center stage, The Lasses are seen as one of Europe's finest folk duos.

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“Sublime harmonies” -fRoots
“Superb” -Irish Music Magazine

"A beautiful ode to the human voice" -Blues 'n Roots corner
“Balsam for the soul” -Rootstime.be

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"I have been a friend and a fan of the Lasses for some years now. I love the way they sing, and love the way they are.And it makes me happy that they are being recognised for the love and the talent they possess." - Luka Bloom