Aideen - The Singer Songwriter

Aideen Ní Ríada is a singer, performer, and educator whose music blends folk, jazz, and cinematic influences. Her original creations and enchanting renditions invite listeners to explore life's highs and lows, weaving resilience, compassion, and love into every note. Behind the scenes, her husband, Mike Wolpe, records, arranges, and produces her music, infusing each track with a rich, cinematic folk-pop allure.

Aideen has performed across Ireland, the UK, and Michigan, USA, captivating audiences with her soulful interpretations and effortless storytelling through song. She is a featured performer with 5th Street, a jazz ensemble blending jazz, bossa nova, and Irish traditional music. Her work has been showcased on national television and radio, highlighting both her artistry and her expertise in vocal confidence coaching.

Deeply passionate about singing for joy and self-expression, Aideen has worked with individuals and groups to help them build confidence in performance. She has studied Jazz Singing (including improvisation), Speech Level Singing, and Classical Singing, enriching her dynamic and expressive vocal style.

In addition to her solo work, Aideen has written and performed original songs as a solo artist and with the group Cosmic DNA, exploring themes of transformation, connection, and empowerment.