Sean Dagher

Sean Dagher is a Canadian maritime musician and vocalist best known for bringing historical sea shanties to modern audiences through gaming and viral trends. He gained recognition as the lead shanty performer for Ubisoft's *Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag*, where his rich baritone voice and authentic arrangements helped popularize nautical work songs for a new generation. A founding member of the sea shanty group The Assassin's Creed Sea Shanty Crew, Dagher frequently collaborates with artists like Nils Brown and Michiel Schrey to revive centuries-old sailor songs with period-accurate instrumentation.

His solo projects like the *Shanty of the Week* series showcase his passion for preserving maritime musical traditions, blending historical accuracy with modern production. Dagher’s 2021 rendition of *The Wellerman* – part of the sea shanty TikTok revival – became a streaming favorite, while releases like *Leave Her Johnny* and *Star of the County Down* demonstrate his versatility in Irish folk and traditional ballads. When not recording, he performs at maritime festivals and educates audiences about naval history through music.

Genres

Sea Shanties

Pirate Metal

Related Artists

The Longest Johns

Nathan Evans

Dropkick Murphys

Flogging Molly

The Pogues

The Irish Rovers

Great Big Sea

The Cranberries

Enya

Van Morrison

David Coffin

The Proclaimers

Latest Release

Here's a Health to the Company

Sean Dagher

Single - Released January 19, 2025