Sharon Shannon- Libertango
Virtuoso accordionist, fiddler and bandleader Sharon Shannon has walked a brave and personal path through traditional Irish music, inventively fusing with reggae rhythms, rock backbeats, and the aching twang of American country and bluegrass. She continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse LIBERTANGO. a year's worth of touring recording with Sinead O'Connor has lead Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, leading to several stirring encounters here. O'Connor guest on two traditional songs, while the much-missed Kirsty McColl delivers the title track, a tango by the great Argentine composer Astor Piazolla.
Tracklist:
- Whitestrand Sling, The
- Libertango
- Duncan's
- Phailist¡n, An - (featuring R¢is¡n Elsafty/Elsafty Family)
- Albatross
- Hogs and Heifers
- Seven Rejoices of Mary, The
- All the Ways You Wander
- Burst Mattress, The
- Space Party
- Anachie Gordon
- Wishing Well, The
- What You Make It (Da da da Da) - (featuring Marvel/Lady K)
Virtuoso accordionist, fiddler and bandleader Sharon Shannon has walked a brave and personal path through traditional Irish music, inventively fusing with reggae rhythms, rock backbeats, and the aching twang of American country and bluegrass. She continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse LIBERTANGO. a year's worth of touring recording with Sinead O'Connor has lead Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, leading to several stirring encounters here. O'Connor guest on two traditional songs, while the much-missed Kirsty McColl delivers the title track, a tango by the great Argentine composer Astor Piazolla.
Tracklist:
- Whitestrand Sling, The
- Libertango
- Duncan's
- Phailist¡n, An - (featuring R¢is¡n Elsafty/Elsafty Family)
- Albatross
- Hogs and Heifers
- Seven Rejoices of Mary, The
- All the Ways You Wander
- Burst Mattress, The
- Space Party
- Anachie Gordon
- Wishing Well, The
- What You Make It (Da da da Da) - (featuring Marvel/Lady K)