Kathleen Loughnane - Teada Mo Chroi - Affairs Of The Harp

(1997) 14 tracks

Kathleen Loughnane, a member of the galway-based group Dordán, plays traditional Irish harp music with guests Sharon Shannon (accordion), Mary Staunton (accordion), Sean Ryan (whistle), Alec Finn (bouzouki) and Martina Goggin (djembe).

"Kathleen's deft touches are a sublime pleasure, from the pronounced tune playing of President Garfield to the melancholic slow air The Wild Geese... Affairs of the Harp escapes the obvious harp album net with a choice selection of source material and some inspired playing both from the main protagonist and her special guests" (Folk Roots)

"Managing to inject her own spirit into an already spiritual collection, Loughnane's delivery and performance provides a veritable masterclass in harp music" (Rock 'n' Reel)