Artists
who's who and who's doing what?Marianne Green
line up
- Magnus Wiik (Guitar, Dobro)
- Marianne Green (Vocals)
- Martin O'Hare (Bodhrán)
- Rónán Ryan (Wooden Flute & whistles)
- Tony O'Connell (Concertina)
- country:Ireland
- style(s):Celtic Folk
- label:Glas Records
- type:Solist
- gender:female
- instrumentation:vocal
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Marianne Green's debut album with Andy Irvine, "Dear Irish Boy", presents traditional Irish songs from Ulster and especially from Co. Down. Of the 12 tracks on the album, two are written and composed by Marianne Green herself and one by her collaborator and producer, Martin O'Hare. As well as songs in English there are two songs in Gaelic, also from the northern tradition. Co-producing and playing on the album is Andy Irvine, who is an icon in Irish music.
Review quotes:"An unassuming, quiet little treasure" - Colin Irwin, fRoots "...this is history in the making" John O'Regan, Irish Music Magazine "...a voice as gentle and delicate-sounding as Beleek porcelain...this album is clear, pure and deeply rooted in Ulster" Tom Knapp, Rambles.net
"But don't be fooled by her charismatic charm for here is someone who knows how to convey lyrics with conviction ........." Pete Fyfe, Maverick
Marianne Green & Fir Dana: Song, music and dance from the land of a thousand shades of green. This new voice on the traditional Irish music scene takes you on a journey into the richness of Irish music tradition. Songs from the North of Ireland, sung by Marianne Green with a new fresh interpretation, beautiful voice and a distinctive delivery backed by Magnus Wiik, guitar, Tony O'Connell, concertina and Ronan Ryan, flute and Martin O'Hare, bodhran. Tony O'Connell and Ronan Ryan are both reared in the world of traditional Irish music but are equally curious and adventurous, adding their own touch and individuality to the music. A lively combination when playing tunes with Martin O'Hare on the Irish drum, the Bodhran.
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Records
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Songs
The Banks of The Bann
Tá Mé 'Mó Shuí
Song in Gaelic Irish
The Dear Irish Boy
Irish Song
