The band was originally called The Boys of Sligo; an album under this title, with Martin McGinley on fiddle but no vocals, was released by Sound records (SUNCD 1). The News Journal (Delaware) described Dervish as: “The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today. “ I’m a farmer’s daughter ,” says singer Cathy Jordan, “ and someone else in the band is an architect’s son. Profile: Irish traditional folk band formed in 1989 in Sligo.

The members of Dervish enjoy playing tunes back where it all began. If you ever find yourself in the beautiful town of Sligo on the wild Atlantic way, check out the music sessions that take place in many establishments. The latter usage is found particularly in Persian and Turkish, corresponding to the Arabic term faqir. If you ever find yourself in the beautiful town of Sligo on the wild Atlantic way, check out the music sessions that take place in many establishments. Outside of music, we may have never met, but this is how Irish people have forged unlikely friendships for years, playing music together .” Sites: dervish.ie. Dervish or Darvesh or Darwīsh in Islam can refer broadly to members of a Sufi fraternity, or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, who chose or accepted material poverty. The members of Dervish enjoy playing tunes back where it all began. The members of Dervish met as most Irish musicians do: as strangers in a bar. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.

Thank you for signing up for the Dervish Newsletter! In 1991 the band were joined by Roscommon-born singer Cathy Jordan and fiddle player Shane McAleer. Music. Dervish. The News Journal (Delaware) described Dervish as: “The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Powered by Squarespace. Dervish's first album, "Harmony Hill", was released in 1993. The city of 20,000 — and the county — have a reputation for producing bands and musicians and Dervish did nothing but enhance that reputation with its performance the day after St. Patrick’s Day. Their focus is on the universal values of love and service, deserting the illusions of ego to reach God. Dervish’s six members hail from Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, home to an institute of technology and Sligo College.