Thursday, November 19, 2015

Celtic Woman

Making of Celtic Woman (Songs from the Heart)
https://youtu.be/EEUGA9ZGXTc

Celtic Woman Perform "Danny boy " Live on eXpresso (10.08.2012)



Celtic Woman

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman performs at Macquarie Shopping Centre, Sydney.jpg
Celtic Woman performs at Macquarie Shopping Centre, Sydney, in August 2012
Background information
OriginIreland
GenresCelticfolknew-ageadult contemporary,Classical crossover
Years active2004–present
LabelsManhattan
WebsiteCelticWoman.com
MembersMáiréad Carlin
Susan McFadden
Éabha McMahon
Máiréad Nesbitt
Past membersChloë Agnew
Órla Fallon
Lynn Hilary
Lisa Kelly
Lisa Lambe
Méav Ní Mhaolchatha
Deirdre Shannon
Alex Sharpe
Hayley Westenra
Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne[1][2] and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance.[3][4] In 2004, he recruited five Irish female musicians who had not previously performed together: vocalists Chloë AgnewÓrla FallonLisa Kelly and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt, and shaped them into the first line-up of the group that he named "Celtic Woman." Downes chose a repertoire that ranged from traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs.
The group's line-up has changed over the years; in 2009, the group consisted of Chloë Agnew, Lynn Hilary, Lisa Kelly, Alex Sharpe and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt; Alex Sharpe left the group in May 2010.[5] Eight albums have been released under the name "Celtic Woman:" Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration, Celtic Woman: A New Journey, Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey, Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart, Celtic Woman: Lullaby, Celtic Woman: Believe, Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas," "Celtic Woman: Emerald - Musical Gems. and Celtic Woman: Destiny. The group has undertaken a number of world tours. Cumulatively, albums by Celtic Woman have sold over 9 million records worldwide.[6]
The foundation for Celtic music's popularity outside Ireland and Europe was built by tapping into the success of artists such as EnyaMoya Brennan and Clannad, along with stage shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.Celtic Woman has been described as being "Riverdance for the voice."[7]

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