A Woman's Heart: A Decade On

A Woman's Heart: A Decade On

Since it was released a decade ago, A Womanâ€™s Heart, a survey of Irish female singers and instrumentalists, has become one of the best-selling Celtic music albums ever, and volume 2 sold almost as well. The present incarnation reunites the original participants but also includes Irish-American voices. Dolly Partonâ€™s "In The Sweet By And By" and Alison Kraussâ€™s "Down To The River To Pray" recall an old-time Appalachian tent revival. Accordionist Sharon Shannon and The Wild Bullocks resemble a hip ceili big-band on "The White Strand Sling." The Corrs obsess over an attractive deceiver on "I Know My Love," while Sinead Oâ€™Connor is tenderness incarnate on "This Is To Mother You." But Dolores Keaneâ€™s rendition of "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" is beyond poignant. Her silky alto, flanked by a mournful cello, two male singers, and a distant childrenâ€™s choir, imbues a classic anti-war ballad with renewed urgency and pathos. --Christina Roden
Country USA
Manufacturer Blix Street Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 739341007729
ReleaseDate 2003-01-20
UnitCount 1
UPCs 739341007729
EANs 0739341007729

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