Based in Wales, The Harriet Earis Trio is a rare Celtic Jazz Fusion band whose leading instrument is a Celtic Harp. Formed in the late 2000s, the sound of the trio hinges on the harp of English-born and Aberystwyth-based Harriet Earis. A classically … [Read more...] about The Harriet Earis Trio: From the Crooked Tree
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Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita: Clychau Dibon
The pairing of a European classical pedal harp with an African 21-string kora sounds very unusual at first sight, but the rare duo recording of Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is a truly remarkable feat. The … [Read more...] about Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita: Clychau Dibon
Eithne Ní Uallacháin: Bilingua
Recorded more than 15 years ago but only released at the end of 2014 on the Gael Linn record label, “Bilingua” is an exquisite treasury of old verses and new songs performed by Irish traditional musician Eithne Ní Uallacháin (1957 - 1999), one of the … [Read more...] about Eithne Ní Uallacháin: Bilingua
Birds on a Wire
Birds on a Wire is an enchanting voice and cello duo formed by French-American singer Rosemary Standley (with multinational France-based alt-folk band Moriarty) and young Brazilian singer, songwriter and cellist Dominique Pinto aka Dom la Nena. … [Read more...] about Birds on a Wire
Fresu Pellen Marchand Trio: Ar Sorserez
Released in 1998, Condaghes (Silex/Audivis) is a superb trio recording featuring Italian trumpet player Paolo Fresu, Breton guitarist Jacques Pellen and Breton singer Erik Marchand. Double bass player Henri Texier (also born in Brittany) contributes … [Read more...] about Fresu Pellen Marchand Trio: Ar Sorserez
Lá Lugh: Mál Bhán Ní Chuilleannáin /The destitution
Lá Lugh was a traditional Irish music duo from County Louth in South Ulster comprised of husband and wife Gerry O'Connor (fiddle) and Eithne Ní Uallacháin (flute and voice). Between 1991 and Eithne Ní Uallacháin’s untimely death in 1999, the duo … [Read more...] about Lá Lugh: Mál Bhán Ní Chuilleannáin /The destitution
