Irish music is particularly rich in songs relating to the celebration of Christmas. Cherish The Ladies, an all-female band made up of Irish-born and first generation Irish-American performers, has mined the purest gold for this delightful set. The 10 tracks are given sensitive yet robust acoustic treatments by a consort of top-notch players. Bandleader Joanie Madden's mastery of tin whistle, low whistle and flute has taken her all over the globe and onto dozens of albums. Lead singer Heidi Talbot's husky-sweet tone is further graced by refreshingly uncluttered phrasing. Mary Coogan's intricate plucked strings, Mirella Murray's lively yet mellow squeezebox, Donna Long's Cape-Breton-inflected piano and Marie Reilly¹s propulsive fiddle are all remarkable but each nonetheless meshes into a tightly arranged, flawless whole. The program evokes nostalgia for joyous childhood holidays long past but also reflects the wistful prayer for peace that a modern celebrant might offer up in difficult times. --Christina Roden
Track List
01. On Christmas Night / Charles O’Conor
02. The Castle of Dromore
03. Henry Roe McDermott / The Holly and the Berry
04. Hark the Herald Angels Sing / The Traveler / Lilies in the Field / The Blacksmith’s Reel
05. The Distressed Soldier / Angels We Have Heard on High / The Fairy Reel
06. The Little Drummer Boy
07. O’ Holy Night / Cill Chais
08. Ding Dong Merrily on High / The Cordial Jig / Old Apples in Winter / Con Cassidys
09. Silent Night
10. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem / The Ballintore Fancy / The Kerry Reel / Limestone Rock
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