Recorded in the magnificent, soaring Registration Hall on Ellis Island, this landmark performance by the Irish Tenors captures in music the emotionally-charged atmosphere of this hallowed ground of U.S. Immigration. From “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” – the heart rending story of 15 year old Annie Moore, the first immigrant to set foot on Ellis Island – …
In the short time since they grouped together a few years ago to form their sensationally successful trio, the Irish Tenors have already put out an impressive array of recordings and DVDs, including some bona fide gooseflesh-inducing live concert performances. So, if you still have the enviable pleasure of discovering these amazing vocalists–or want to turn a friend …
The Irish-born Canadian based quintet were and are renowned for primarily 2 things: their big hit “The Unicorn,” and traditional Irish and contemporary Irish folk musics. Two tracks are previously unreleased, and ten have never been done on CD …
Spirited new sounds from across the sea to the shores of the New Land–From the first colonists to the American Revolution and the birth of our republic Hesperus’ music reflects a time of new ideas, freedom and vitality. In town and village, parlor and ballroom, from the Appalachian mountains to the great concert halls hear the musical pulse …
A legend in her homeland of Ireland, gold-selling, multi-award winning artist Mary Black has long held the attention of the followers of Irish music as one of the finest female vocalists in the world. Mary Black’s distinguished career has spanned over 25 years from her early days in dublin folk clubs through ever-escalating success with seven platinum solo …
Loreena has put together a compilation of 10 songs, all with distinctly Irish themes. You can now have many of her Irish songs in one convenient place. While supplies last, this special compilation is also available in CD format in very limited numbers, for those of you who might like to play it in your car. (Bonny Portmore, …
The String Sisters is a collaboration of the Celtic music world’s top female fiddlers; Annbjørg Lien from Norway, Catriona Macdonald from Shetland, Liz Carroll and Liz Knowles from the US, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh (Altan) from Ireland and Emma Härdelin from Sweden. Originally brought together for a special one-time show at Glasgow’s annual Celtic Connections festival to celebrate each …
From ”The most innovative and intriguing instrumental group in Ireland today”.The new album, their first studio effort in four years, follows the critically acclaimed 2006 release, Sé, which received worldwide praise. Lunasa recorded Lá Nua on location in the historical Cooley mountains, which inspired much of the creativity and writing on the album. Lunasa is compased of Kevin …
While working on the two “Pirates Of The Caribbean” films, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski became fascinated with the lore and fable of the pirates and sailors who ran the high seas. Enter legendary producer Hal Wilner, who brings his knack for matching maverick musicians with extraordinary material. Artists on this double disc set include Bono, Sting, …