Hartwin is an accordionist and composer, born and based in the Northern part of Belgium called 'Flanders’; the heart of Europe.

The name ‘Hartwin’ is old Germanic and means 'strong friend', a role he endeavors to fulfill in his personal life and his presence as an artist.

His instrumental songs serve as the medium through which he shows his most authentic self and offer hope, joy, and inner peace. Over the years, he developed a unique style of playing the diatonic accordion, combining melancholy and simplicity, creating a cinematic and atmospheric universe.

His music has a certain softness that can be best experienced firsthand during live concerts where the listener finds himself in a safe space, bathing in his musical stream. In a world where authenticity resonates deeply with listeners, Hartwin’s music speaks to the heart and offers the accompanying soundtrack for the listener’s inward journeys and reflections.

“The Belgian master of the diatonic accordion, Hartwin, creates instrumental music of the highest quality. Quiet, soft listening music full of fine improvisations and tones that gently weave together, carefully distilled into an exceptionally beautiful and evocative sound universe.” - Rootzone (Denmark)

Hartwin will be supported by Rosie Butler-Hall & Ray Cunningham for their first duo performance, bringing together a shared love of English traditional music, dance tunes and songs. A familiar face on the UK folk scene, Rosie performs with The Rosie Hood Band, The English Fiddle Ensemble and The Relentless ceilidh band, while Ray is a stalwart of the folk sessions scene and organises the ever-popular Sheffield Sessions Festival, as well as playing in Glorystrokes and Trinculo.

Deeply rooted in the English folk tradition, their music draws on the energy of dance tunes, the joy of playing together and the welcoming spirit of a good session.

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