Here are another 10 albums
I think people new to Celtic and Irish music would like |
21. Mary
Black: Song for Ireland An
early offering from Mary with the title track being one of the most
haunting Irish anthems of modern times
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22. Dolores Keane: The best of.. Dolores
is one of Ireland greatest singers here with a collection of Irish
and contemporary material including a very original rendition of Let
it Be recorded with DeDannan
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23.
A Woman's Heart: Volumes 1 and 2 Here is a collection
of both old and new songs sung by some of the finest Irish woman singers
including Mary Black, Sinead Lohan, Maura O Connell and Sinead
O Connor . There are also tunes from Sharon Shannon |
24. Bill
Whelan: Riverdance: Music from the Show Most purist traditional
fans agree this isn't traditional Irish music but this is certainly
inspired by all that is good in Irish music. This album is part of
a worldwide phenomenon, which has made Celtic music and dance hugely
popular worldwide
25. Solas: Solas This US based band featuring Seamus
Egan have become hugely popular both at home and in Europe and this
album shows off their fine playing talents with the vocals of Karen
Casey |
26. Dervish: At the end of the day This is
the third album by Dervish and most agree that's it's the best with
fine vocals by Cathy Jordan . This album also features
an appearance by Swedish band Vasen |
27. Andy
Irvine and Paul Brady After Planxty split
the two former band members made this classic album of tunes and
songs and has earned its place in the collection of any self respecting
traditional music fan. |
28. Planxty: Cold Blow and the rainy
night This
was Planxty's last album before they split and is rich with the experience
of all the musicians including a return appearance of Donal
Lunny who had left the band and Christy Moore at
his softest and best on the title track. |
29. The Bothy Band: Out of the Wind
into the Sun One
of the best Irish traditional bands ever featuring musicians who are
now solo artists and almost all legends in their own right. |
| 30. Vinnie Kilduff: The Boys from the Blue
Hill For
a great introduction to the Irish whistle, although Vinnie is something
of a multi-instrumentalist as well. Vinnie is also a talented editor
and composer. |