This show will take the audience on the road of the group's numerous tours, through magnificent landscapes and delightful anecdotes.

We are delighted to welcome Bruce Molsky; one of the most revered ambassadors for America’s old-time mountain music.

Tibetan monks present chant, mantras, music and dance opening a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism. Dramatic swirling masked dances and Tantric musical instruments evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet, offering an experience of an ancient culture and an insight into this endangered world.

Two wonderful world class guitarists; this musical 'pairing' is definitely a cut above! Together, as the saying goes, they make beautiful music.

SOLD OUT. The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement.

With impeccable musicianship and an infectious joie de vivre, Genticorum are amongst the most distinctive voices in traditional Québécois music, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, foot percussion and voices.

From the moment Kevin Henderson, Olav Luksengård Mjelva and Anders Hall of The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc first played together in 2009 they felt a particular chemistry in the sound they created.

Come to another exciting concert of traditional Scandinavian music and dance with wonderfully talented Nordic artists. Brought to you by Scandimoot as part of our weekend event in the Dales   <www.scandimoot.org.uk>

Stay on after the concert for more music and dance with the course participants.

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs.

Sharing their Celtic, Nordic and Appalachian cultures: Aly Bain, Scotland’s supreme traditional style fiddler; Swedish multi-instrumentalist Ale Möller, and American old time fiddler, singer, guitarist and banjo player Bruce Molsky form a dynamic diversity.

Gasper Nali is a roots one-man-band from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi. He plays a one-string home-made 3-metre long Babatoni bass guitar with a stick and an empty beer bottle, and together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most amazing and danceable original Afro Beats possible!

Meet Klezmer-ish, four incredibly outward-looking musicians who met as members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. From rip-roaring klezmer and dynamic tango to their self-penned gypsy jazz, Klezmer-ish bring a trademark twist  and exceptional virtuosity to whatever genre takes their fancy.

The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement.  The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences.

Two wonderful world class guitarists; this musical 'pairing' is definitely a cut above! Together, as the saying goes, they make beautiful music.

Come to an exciting concert of traditional Scandinavian music and dance with wonderfully talented Nordic artists. Brought to you by Scandimoot as part of our weekend event in the Dales   www.scandimoot.org.uk
Stay on after the concert for more music and dance with the course participants.

Firelight Trio play European folk music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. Driving fiddle and stately nyckelharpa meet deep accordion grooves in a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more.

When Ukraine declared itself independent in 1991 it sealed the final collapse of the Soviet Union. Photographer Tim Smith’s images, taken both sides of this pivotal moment, illustrate his talk exploring the stories of Ukraine and British Ukrainians.

N’famady Kouyate is a young master musician from Guinea, West Africa now based in Wales. Malinké in origin and born into a griot/djeli family. The griot are an African hereditary tradition where djeli have responsibility for preserving traditional Mandingue culture through the sharing of ancient rhythms, songs, and stories.

Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled.

Some of the most treasured musical forms and traditions, that hold epochal historic and artistic value to them have evolved from diverse regions of northern Indian state Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band is an effusive embodiment of this grand landscape. It’s a full of life celebration of Rajasthani art, it’s vibrant music, colourful dancing styles and enthralling culture.

Come to an exciting concert of traditional Scandinavian music and dance with wonderfully talented Swedish artists. Brought to you by Scandimoot as part of our weekend event in the Dales. Stay on after the concert for more music and dance with the course participants

Thrillingly original cutting-edge klezmer and world folk music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances

Love & Spice from Balbir Singh Dance Company blends Kathak dance, music and live cooking in surprisingly delicious ways.

Salsa Celtica’s unique synthesis of Latin American Salsa with Scottish and Irish music produces an irresistible mix of passion, energy and joy, making them one of the most exciting live acts touring today.

A ground-breaking international music exchange programme based around an annual UK residency and tour, Making Tracks brings together exceptional young musicians from the UK and around the world to showcase diverse music, initiate new collaborations and explore strategies for music-based environmental engagement.

New music from Scandinavia across styles, cultures and frontiers!

The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement.  The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences.

The man who single-handedly gave the world the infectious Kwasa Kwasa dance; Kanda Bongo Man is one of the most well known stars of world music, and is one of the first pioneers of Soukous music. His music has always been driven by optimism and happiness; it contains melodies that curl through the patterns like vines on a trellis.

Combining tradition with contemporary flair, this ‘power-trad’ trio showcase the very best that Quebecois music has to offer.

Acclaimed harmonica and melodeon player Will Pound is embarking on a musical journey across the states of the European Union, to discover and unveil the diversity and common ground of their traditional music and song.