In the interests of full disclosure, Connie is my favorite artist in that overwhelmed-by-quality Celtic vocals genre. So, I am happy to report that this 1997 release is verily wonderful. She thoroughly researches each song and the results make for timeless music that is firmly grounded in its historical and cultural context. Continuing to draw on many cultures for her music, Connie sings the simple, crystalline 19th century Scottish ballad Lady Keith's Lament, the full Enya-ish Gaelic Fear an Bhata (The Boatman), along with the happy penny whistle in Peggy and The Soldier, the self-harmonized French 18th c. La Fontaine, the traditional Appalachian Shady Grove, and her own environment alert Who Will Comfort Me. She is joined by instrumentalists from Boys of the Lough, Capercaillie, Wolfstone and Battlefield Band. All this and she releases her albums on her own record label! Go, Connie!

Dover,Connie