A unique collaboration between two traditional music duos, one from each side of the Irish Sea showcasing the traditional musical repertoires of the two Celtic nations.

Traditional Welsh group Toreth from Cardiff uncover the treasure of Welsh dance music with their hypnotically vibrant playing. The passionate fiddle of Gareth Westacott and punchy melodeon of Guto Dafis blend perfectly to make a full and powerful sound. Traditional Welsh melodies of the past are revived together with songs whose mood ranges from dry humour to romantic melancholy.

'playing, full of fire and oomph, rings and echoes,… vocals, earthy and resonant'. fRoots

From Ireland, the virtuoso accordionist Josephine Marsh is joined by mandolin/bouzouki player Declan Corey. Two of the most exciting Irish traditional musicians around today, Josephine and Declan play with great passion, purity of style and stunning virtuosity. Josephine’s highly personalised and distinctive style, distilled from the musical influences of East Clare, reveals remarkable insight and sensitivity towards the core of the tradition.
'a player of outstanding ability' Irish Times on Josephine Marsh

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