This recording of sean-nos singing (unaccompanied old-style singing, primarily in Gaelic)from Connemara, the Gaelic-speaking area of Co. Galway, was a revelation,
and what it revealed was the incomparable voice of Roisin Elsafty. Mind you, Treasa Ni Cheannabain, her mother, is no slouch. But Roisin's singing has to be heard to be believed. The two singers perform 12 songs, among which some classics like "Barbara Allen," "Donall Og," and "A Stor Mo Chroi." By the way, if you were wondering about Roisin's last name, her father is Egyptian-born.
Tracklist :
1. Maire Ni Ghriofa
2. Oiche Dorcha ou An Sagaritin (Roisin)
3. Una Bhan (Treasa)
4. Barbrellen (Treasa)
5. Talliuir An Mhagadh (Roisin)
6. Donall Og (Roisin)
7. Neainsin Bhan (Roisin)
8. Una Dheas Ni Nia (Roisin)
9. Sceilpin Draighneach (Treasa)
10. Skibbereen (Roisin)
11. A Stor Mo Chroi (Roisin)
12. Coinnleach Ghlas An Fromhair (Roisin)
13. Maire Ni Ghriofa (Treasa)
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