Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023

The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023.

Aoife Ní Bhriain, from Dublin, stands out as a prominent figure in Ireland’s traditional fiddle scene. Internationally recognized as both a classical violinist and a guardian of her Irish heritage, she effortlessly navigates the realms of classical music and traditional Irish tunes. Meanwhile, Catrin Finch, a harp player from the west coast of Wales, has successfully carved a distinguished path in the classical sphere. Her musical explorations have extended into uncharted territories, resulting in award-winning international collaborations.

Their inaugural collaborative album, Double You, presents a refined collection of original compositions that seamlessly blend influences from diverse genres. The delivers a mesmerizing set as they draw inspiration from the cultures of their respective home countries, traversing the Irish Sea on the wings of bees.

Woven into their narratives, spanning individual artistic journeys, their roles as remarkable women, and now, as an inspirational duo, are timeless themes of identity, self-assurance, and the audacity to forge one’s unique path.

The album’s title, Double You, cleverly hints at the striking similarities that bind Catrin and Aoife together, creating a profound musical connection that makes one the mirrored reflection of the other.

December 2023 Chart

1. Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain – Double You – Bendigedig
2. Maher Cissoko – Kora World – Ajabu!
3. Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré – Mieruba
4. Las Lloronas – Out of the Blue – Muziekpublique
5. Jono Heyes – Beehive – Asphalt Tango Records
6. Jamala – Qirim – Self-released
7. Dorůžka/Fischmann/Novák – Gilgul – Animal Music
8. Bombino – Sahel – Partisan Records
9. Lenhart Tapes – Dens – Glitterbeat
10. Negarit Band – Origins – Buda Musique
11. Napfonat – Harmatcseppben Él a Világ Bennem – Fonó
12. Batsükh Dorj – Ögbelerim, Music for My Ancestors – Buda Musique
13. Azmari – Maelström – Sdban
14. Johanna Juhola – A Brighter Future – Nordic Notes
15. Koum Tara – Baraaim El-Louz – Odradek Records
16. Okan – Okantomi – Lulaworld Records
17. Almir Meskovic & Daniel Lazar – Family Beyond Blood – ALDA
18. Luzmila Carpio – Inti Watana – El Retorno Del Sol – ZZK Records
19. Aleph Quintet – Shapes of Silence – Igloo Records
20. Chouk Bwa & The Angstromers – Somanti – Bongo Joe

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