Andy Irvine with Quilty

Ireland meets Sweden for a melting pot of traditional music from both cultures Together these two artists offer a unique musical journey taking in the cultures of their two native countries. Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 55-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. Ever the man for new pastures, Andy has played concerts all over Europe and has toured many times in Australia, New Zealand, t