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Lisa Hannigan's debut album, 'Sea Sew' shortlisted for 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Acclaimed Irish singer Lisa Hannigan 's debut album 'Sea Sew' was today shortlisted for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize - Britain's most prestigious musical honour. The achievement is even more remarkable because the album - Hannigan's first release since parting with Damien Rice 's band - was entirely self-released through her own label, Hoop Recordings. Released in Ireland in late 2008 and in the [...]