“Niwel Tsumbu and Éamonn Cagney’s duo is one of the most authentic,organic and exciting cross-cultural encounters to emerge in Irish World Music in the last ten years.”  – Mel Mercier, Director, IrishWorld Academy of Music and Dance.

“This duo had a cataclysm of moods and moves to share, unveiling a cavernous stash of redemptive music, and promise of much more to come.” Irish Times.

Niwel Tsumbu and Éamonn Cagney are known for their incredible musicianship and exciting performances. Their 15 year collaboration has been described as “cutting edge cross cultural performance” “a spectacular and grove-laden show”.

Niwel Tsumbu – Virtuoso guitarist, composer, singer. An engaging and innovative musician, hailed as “an exceptional guitar player”, Niwel has collaborated with many celebrated musicians such as: Sinéad O’Connor, Baaba Maal, Richard Bona and Nigel Kennedy to name a but a few.

Éamonn Cagney – Percussionist, composer, performer. Established as one of Ireland’s premiere musicians, leading his own groups Treelan and RITHIM. With a deep knowledge of World Music, Jazz, Irish Traditional, and other styles, he has performed worldwide for over 20 years.