Karen Matheson – Downriver

£9.00

Recorded in the serene setting of Crear Studios on the West Coast of Argyll, the album evolved from live sessions with James Grant (guitar), James MacKintosh (percussion), Donald Shaw (piano/accordion), Ewen Vernal (double bass) and Donal Lunny.

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Description

Recorded in the serene setting of Crear Studios on the West Coast of Argyll, the album evolved from live sessions with James Grant (guitar), James MacKintosh (percussion), Donald Shaw (piano/accordion), Ewen Vernal (double bass) and Donal Lunny.

Review

“…remarkable in English but breathtaking when she draws on Hebridean roots to sing in Gaelic.” — The Daily Telegraph
Karen Matheson’s vocals are the coolest – swirling and slamming – amazingly dynamic.” — NME“spellbinding and evocative… she takes folk music to a celestial high” — NEW YORK TIMES

Tracklisting

1. Chi Mi Bhuam
2. Cronan Bleoghainn
3. Gleann Baile Chaoil
4. I Will Not Wear The Willow
5. O Mhairi’s Tu Mo Mhairi
6. Laoidh Fhearchair Eogainn
7. O Nach Eisdeadh
8. Singing In The Dark
9. Puirt A Beul
10. Luadh An Toraidh
11. Crucan Na Bpaiste