Celtic Woman – Postcards from Ireland (Manhattan Records, 2021)
‘Postcards from Ireland’ is the new album from popular all-female group Irish music act Celtic Woman. The Celtic music project is also a TV special showcasing a spectacular show rooted in Irish folk music traditions.
Postcards from Ireland includes new songs as well as new arrangements of fan favorite songs including ‘The Dawning of the Day’, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘The Galway Shawl’ and ‘Black is the Colour’.
Postcards from Ireland features the familiar combination of evocative Irish folk and classical music with beautiful vocals and masterful orchestrations.
Celtic Woman’s lineup has changed throughout the years. The artists on the album include Chloë Agnew (vocals),
Tara McNeill (violin and vocals), Megan Walsh (vocals), Susan McFadden (vocals) and new member Muirgen O’Mahony (vocals).
On Postcards from Ireland, Celtic Woman is joined by a Celtic music band with top Irish folk musicians, the magnificent Celtic Voices Choir and the grand Orchestra of Ireland.
The 80-minute TV Special was filmed on location in 14 picturesque inland and seaside locations around the island of Ireland.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.