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“Rejoice! A Christmas Album” by Jed Marum

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Jed Marum gives all of these old and beloved Christmas tunes a gentle new and refreshing twist that is sure to please even the most cynical of music critics. The young and the young at heart will revel in the new twist, and sing along as they do every Christmas season. When I first plugged the songs into my iPod, I instantly knew the tunes and started singing along. But I don’t know what to say about these beloved songs, … Continue reading →

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Review: “Mist Covered Mountains” by Barrowburn

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Barrowburn has a smooth speed in their music that beacons to listen to more of their style. And with their style you also get great a cappellas that are compelling to any soul. You’ll find hearty, traditional Celtic songs played with an American twist that only Barrowburn can bring. The flute and fiddle have a special place in my heart (just below the pipes), and Barrowburn displays some of the best that I’ve heard in a while. Virgil Sealy and … Continue reading →

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“Mosaic” by ParaCelt

ParaCelt is named after the two styles of harp played by this duet.  Mosaic is an aptly named 21 track cornucopia of their engaging music.  A single phrase classifies this disk:  mood music.  However, do not make the mistake of equating mood music with elevator muzak. Mosaic features inspired tracks from across globe like Ara Ka Titiro (Keep Close Together) from New Zealand and El Condor Pasa from Peru.  Native American Flute Medley may seem odd for a group generally … Continue reading →

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“Loosely Celtic” by Hank Cramer

A title like Loosely Celtic caught me off guard.  “Just loosely?” I thought.  Even after a listen I wasn’t convinced, this was all Celtic!  But it was an offering from Hank Cramer, a fantastic folk singer who calls the Northwest his home. Hank Cramer’s smooth bass voice has rich tones that bring old singers such as Howard Keel to mind.  One can imagine his voice bellowing through the cool Washington state landscape.  He plays a vintage flat-top guitar, and is … Continue reading →

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“A Celebration of Twenty” by IONA

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With a beautiful voice, Barbara Tresidder Ryan brings a many-layered grasp of the exciting to the Celtic traditions she sings.  Her multi-lingual talent also imbibes joy into every song.  I promise, I will listen to all the songs Barbara sings in Irish until I know them by heart. The flute, fiddle, guitar, base, drums and pipes…  I feel the need to create a new word to describe the extreme talent and the love of the music that Bernard Argent, Andrew … Continue reading →

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