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Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor known for raw vocals and emotionally charged folk-rock compositions.Born in Dublin, Hansard began busking at age 13. Co-founded band The Frames (1990), achieved global fame starring in the film Once (2007), winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Pursues solo career and collaborates with Markéta Irglová as The Swell Season....