Frank van Essen

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Frank van Essen is a Dutch drummer and violinist who joined Iona around the year 2000 and contributed both percussion and strings. He featured on the band's albums from Open Sky through to its final release.

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Open Sky by Iona

A later discovery: Iona's 2000 album folds Celtic folk and progressive rock into long, open instrumentals about faith and place.

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Another Realm by Iona

Iona's 2011 double album weaves Celtic folk and prog rock into a long, sweeping work about the unseen world.

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The Circling Hour by Iona

Iona's 2006 album weaves Celtic folk and progressive rock into long, soaring music about creation and grace.

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