Aine Minogue - Circle of the Sun (1998)

Circle of the Sun is a mix of traditional airs and original compositions; fans of Irish music will find many of the traditional songs familiar, and the original pieces are composed in a similar vein. Minogue's lovely harp and lovelier voice are supported by a host of backup musicians; fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, and various percussion instruments feature prominently, especially on the faster tracks. Much of the music is relaxing, even conducive to meditation; however, Minogue's skill as a performer and as a composer prevent Circle of the Sun from ever being boring.– Genevieve Williams

tracks:

01. 'Si Do Mhamo I
02. Gabhaim Molta Bride
03. The Butterfly
04. O Boro Braindi Braindi
05. Fill It To The Brim
06. Harvest Moon Jig
07. Teir Abhaile Riu
08. Maire Mhor
09. A Winter Story
10. Days Of Emerald
11. A Mhuire 'S A Ri
12. A Midwinter Concerto: Eleanor Plunkett
13. A Midwinter Concerto: Planxty Burke
14. A Midwinter Concerto: O'Carolan's Concerto

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