A vocal group that mixes traditional Irish tunes with contemporary pieces, formed in 2004 by producer David Downes.
For a good sense of their range, listen to "The Blessing" and "Mná Na hÉireann." One's a contemporary piece, the other a traditional Irish tune.
They took songs like "Ave Maria" and "You Raise Me Up" and gave them a distinct Irish vocal treatment. Their first album, simply called "Celtic Woman," found an audience in both Ireland and the United States. It's a sound that's kept them touring fairly widely for years.
The group began in 2004 as a project from producer David Downes, who brought together several Irish female vocalists. Over time, different singers have performed with the group, including soprano Lisa Kelly, and they've put out albums with titles like "A New Journey" and "Ancient Land."
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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