This 1998 release is like a luminous mosaic of Celtic stones. Traditional tales of love and emigration, sung in English and Gaelic, assume interesting new depth and dimension, with the incorporation of Eastern rhythms (Samir Chatterjee on tabla and tambura), Seamus Egan's almost Native-tinged whistles and bodhran, and a host of other surprising instruments like French horn, mandocello, bassoon, and tuba! Full of power and grace, her voice is captivating, sensual and beautiful. Her last name is pronounced mick-yone - you don't want to forget it, and you won't once you have heard her!

Mckeown,Susan