Music from Ireland and other Atlantic Shores

"The album states its "Music from Ireland and other Atlantic Shores " and with pieces entitles "Rumba Negra", "Salsa Summer" and the "Iberian Set" you can see the sort of voyage the boys will take you on."

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"This is pure magic! A blending of Irish musical tradition with primarily Spanish and Latin stylings, it touches the soul with the welcome of gentle rain after a drought. Mention must be made of 'Poor Wayfaring Stranger' featuring the vocals of Eilis Ni Chinneide, which has been especially popular with listeners on this station. The rest of the album is of equal calibre, superb playing, great melodies and a blance of styles and dynamics that will stand the test of time."
Gayle Cresswell, Radio Woodville. NZ

"Music from Ireland and other Atlantic shores" is a lot more than its modest title suggests. Casting a line towards Portugese, Brazilian, southern US and Donegal shores, guitarist Jon Sanders and fiddler Mark Crickard share an eclectic taste for the more sublime tunes to be found skirting the Atlantic . Crickard's fiddle travels a languid pathway through the Brazilio-Portugese opener, Rumba Negra and the robust Donegal reel, The Nine Points of Roguery. Jon Sander's intricate accompaniment is a delicate cross-stitch that demands repeated listening to appreciate its breadth and depth. Fellow west Kerry musician Eilís Kennedy lends faultless vocals too. This is a refreshingly original collection which, judging by their recent live performances, excels in 3D.
Siobhan Long: Irish Times Review