Born in County Sligo in 1970 Perry Blake released his debut album ‘Perry Blake’ to massive critical acclaim across Europe in 1998. The album became a big seller in France and went on to establish him as one of the most highly regarded Singer-songwriters in Europe, appearing regularly on French TV.
Perry Blake’s melancholic, melodic soundscapes have featured in many European TV series and cinematic works. Between 2006 and 2011, these include 'Tiger Lily' and 'Clara Sheller' (France’s version of 'Sex in the City'), plus hit Italian movie 'L’uomo cheama' starring Monica Belluci. He has also appeared regularly on French TV and toured Europe with Carla Bruni, as well as with the French National Jazz Orchestra.
In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian interviews the enigmatic and talented musician Perry Blake about his recent album "Death of a Society Girl" and his extensive, multifaceted career. Perry delves into the profo...