Van Morrison

Van Morrison is a man whose legendary blend of mystic poetry and soulful music has inspired and uplifted audiences throughout an extraordinary career. This unique night will bring you not only the best of Van Morrison’s music, but also an insight into the craftsmanship of one of the world’s outstanding songwriters.

From his earliest days, Van Morrison has channeled the influences of creative giants such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson, and Leadbelly. His music has defied boundaries, offering everything from the swinging soul-jazz of Moondance to the traditional styles of Irish Heartbeat.

In the last few decades, he has collaborated with a range of artists including John Lee Hooker, Mose Allison, and Tom Jones, and dedicated projects to celebrating and re-exploring his blues, jazz, skiffle, and country roots.

In a career spanning thirty-five studio albums, he has been honoured with a Brit Award, a knighthood, an Ivor Novello, six Grammys, honorary doctorates from Queen’s University Belfast and University of Ulster, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the French Ordres des Artes et des Lettres. Van Morrison has done nothing less than re-define the possibilities of popular music.

The range of his work is clear from the first volume of his lyrics, Lit Up Inside. Selected Lyrics (Faber and Faber, 2014). This publication was the catalyst for a series of sell-out, introspective performances which explored the roots of his art in the company of some special guest contributors.

For this year’s Aspects Van Morrison will also be joined in conversation by some invited friends, details to be revealed closer to the event. So, keep an eye on aspectsfestival.com/ for more information.