This Rough Guide explores music from the Celtic shores of Northern Europe and beyond and features many of the biggest names in Celtic music including Cara Dillon, Sharon Shannon and Julie Fowlis. It highlights the Celtic women who have been spearheading today’s Celtic folk revival, and bringing this beautiful music to mainstream audiences. An album full of exquisite vocals and virtuoso musicianship from across the Celtic diaspora, from artists like Irish singer Cara Dillon and French-Breton innovator Cécile Corbel infuse their music with strands of contemporary folk, Americana and more. This collection also considers Canadian artists, such as stellar name Teresa Doyle, who are re-inventing their Gaelic roots. Bonus CD: Teresa Doyle - ‘Orrachan’ Orrachan is a collection of ancient Irish Gaelic songs. Teresa sings them with her trademark ethereal voice and effortlessly transports us to the beating heart of the Celtic world. Teresa is a resident of Maritime Canada, an area that has strong links with Ireland. Her own ancestral connection to Europe’s ‘Emerald Isle’ has provided the central inspiration for her career over the last 25 years. Disc 1 1. Pauline Scanlon - In Shame Love, In Shame 2. Cara Dillon - The Hill Of Thieves 3. Julie Fowlis - M' Fhearann Saidhbhir (My Land Is Rich)/Nellie Garvey's Favourite/'G Ioman Nan Gamhan 4. Sharon Shannon Feat. Carol Keogh - Summer Sands 5. Karine Polwart - What Are You Waiting For? 6. Susana Seivane - Foliada De Caión 7. Capercaillie - Turas An Ànraidh (The Stormy Voyage) 8. Eamon Doorley, Julie Fowlis, Ross Martin & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh - Da Bhfaigheann Mo Rogha De Thriu 9. Karan Casey - Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye 10. Gráda - John Riley 11. Cécile Corbel - Brian Boru 12. Altan - Amhran Pheadair Bhreathnaigh 13. Maggie MacInnes - A' Mhaighdeann Bharrach (The Barra Maiden) 14. T With The Maggies - Cuach Mo Londubh Buí 15. Teresa Doyle - O'Halloran Road Disc 2 1. Seacht Suáilce na Maighdine Muire 2. Tàladh Ar Slànair 3. In Ainm An Athar Go mBuaidh 4. Caoineadh Mhuire 5. Suantraí Na Maighdine 6. Deus Meus Adiuva Me 7. An tAiséirí 8. Rug Muire Mac Do Dhia 9. Gabham Molta Bhríde 10. Don Oíche Úd I mBeithil 11. Seacht nDólás Na Maighdine Muire