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Sedbergh Folkfest 2012
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We're taking a year off from running a full festival in 2012, however we are running concerts throughout the year.
For more than 40 years, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon of traditional music. Founder member of bands Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, and Mozaik, he has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, few others can equal his repertoire: Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes, and his own compelling material.
Kris Drever (born in Orkney, Scotland) is a Scottish contemporary folk musician and songwriter, who came to prominence in 2006 with the release of his debut solo album, Black Water. Drever also plays in the folk trio Lau alongside Martin Green and Aidan O'Rourke, and has worked with numerous other British folk contemporaries including Kate Rusby, John McCusker, Eddi Reader and Julie Fowlis.