Karan Casey
I first heard Karan Casey when she was with Solas and the group was performing at Lime Kiln (a local theatre location). I was more than taken. I thought that her voice was the best I'd ever heard. It has a quality that takes me to some genetically remembered place (and time). Of course, her music is mostly "Celtic" and she was groomed as a keeper of traditional Irish music. I've bought several of her albums. I hope that you enjoy this.
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