Paying tribute to the Divine Feminine as embodied by the Virgin Mary, this 2000 recording features 13th century Galician-Portuguese songs and dances of love, longing and devotion. The premiere women's vocal ensemble Kitka performs along with the internationally acclaimed 5-member Ensemble Alcatraz, which includes Cheryl Ann Fulton, one of America's leading historical harpists (whose solo albums have been featured in Ladyslipper's pages.) These selections, which tell stories of and sing praises to the miracles of the Blessed Virgin, were composed in Spain's pilgrimage region of Santiago de Compostela. You'll hear recorders, psaltery, vielle, rebec and percussion, in addition to harps and vocals.

Ens Alcatraz/Kitka