Ahead of their upcoming appearance at Sligo Live, Emily Saliers of the legendary musical duo Indigo Girls shared with Katie Donohoe her journey with spirituality, activism as an extension of being in a community and how it felt being open about her sexuality during a time that was far less welcoming.

Indigo Girls have long been a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray began performing together as high school students. Active as a group since 1985, they have now amassed an amazing 16 albums as a duo, winning a Grammy for their self-titled album.

Apart from their undeniably inspiring musical output, they have also been no slouches in using their voices for things other than singing amazing songs. The team are unstoppable activists, having, amongst other things, supported Native American and environmental issues by founding the non-profit group, Honor The Earth.

What can also not be understated is the fact that the duo have long openly identified as lesbians, even during times when it would not have been considered ‘fashionable’ to do so. Dedicating tours, benefit concerts and festival performances toward the LGBT+ community over the years, they can doubtlessly be regarded as icons of the equality movement.