Duke Special (Peter Wilson) is a singer, songwriter and composer based in Belfast, Northern
Ireland. His romantic style, distinctive accent and vocals have earned him a loyal fanbase
and a string of successful albums, including Adventures in Gramophone & Songs From the
Deep which went platinum.
He is curious about music, theatre, books, poetry, art, love, life, redemption, death and 78s.
He has released 16 albums and EPs, toured all over the world, and has been involved in a
diverse array of projects, including writing the music for Deborah Warner’s critically
acclaimed 2009 production of Mother Courage and Her Children at London’s National
Theatre and being commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a
series of original songs based on photographs for an exhibition.
His live performances have a theatrical style inspired by Vaudeville and music hall, and often
incorporate 78s played on an old-fashioned gramophone, or sound effects from a transistor
radio. His new album 'Blood for Ghosts' is available now.
Special thanks to Julie & John for arranging this interview.
Website: https://www.dukespecial.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DukeSpecial/
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