For over three decades, Dervish has stood at the forefront of Irish traditional music, celebrated worldwide for their virtuosic musicianship, heartfelt storytelling, and boundless energy on stage. Honored in 2019 with the BBC’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, the group has been hailed as “an icon of Irish music,” performing everywhere from Rio de Janeiro’s Rock in Rio festival to the storied fields of Glastonbury.

As cultural ambassadors for Ireland, they have accompanied the Irish President and Prime Minister on official visits, even staging an impromptu session atop the Great Wall of China. Their 13 acclaimed albums—both live and in studio—capture the spirit of Sligo and Leitrim, the rugged north-west region that shaped their sound. Fronted by the charismatic Cathy Jordan, the lineup features some of Ireland’s most accomplished traditional players.

Whether playing to 250,000 festivalgoers or in an intimate hall, Dervish marries technical brilliance with deep musical soul—carrying the living history of Irish music to audiences across the globe.