Skye Consort and Emma BjörlingTrans-Atlantic band
Jan. 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA
FREE, open to the public
Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of songs & tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions. Each musician brings their own individual interpretation to these traditions to create this extraordinary collaboration, consisting of voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion. Their music is an assortment of whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions.
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This concert is presented in collaboration with Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.
The Visiting Artist Series makes performing arts accessible by bringing the program directly to schools.
Providing access to see live performances that would otherwise be out of reach! Learn more at www.quadcityarts.com/vas