Tradisjon — Creating a tapestry woven of melody and harmony, the harp, voice, guitar and flute blend and explore the ancient and beautiful traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Norway and Sweden. Beth Kollé, Terryanne Baker Reinert and Susan McLain perform time-honored music from these northern lands, including medieval Norwegian and English ballads and Swedish dances. Includes two live performance recordings. Recorded on two continents, Tradisjon has been hailed by folk music enthusiasts in both the U.S. and in Norway. Features The Streets of Derry, Bonny at Morn, Ofelias Song.

Weaving Olden Dances — Susan McLain — Weaving Olden Dances is a treasury of traditional airs and dances from Northern Lands. With their artful blend of mystical Celtic and Scandinavian melodies, the duo Greensleeves creates a mood of warmth and elegance. With this warm and flowing harp and flute duet, the music moves easily through various traditions. There is dancing joy in songs from Ireland, Scotland, Norway and Sweden. Features Lark in the Clear Air, Wild Mountain Thyme, Greensleeves, Highland Air, Danny Boy and Schottis, among others.

... Til Heartstrings Break — Kathryn Mannyng — A lovely combination of Celtic Harp and Voice to please both the classically inclined and the folk traditionalist.  Other instruments featured are cello and flute.  Sound bytes available at http://www.mp3.com/KathrynMannyngHarp

Both Sides — Moonrakers is an Oxford-based multi-instrumental trio playing Celtic traditional music and some original tunes and songs in the idiom. They play harp, flute, cittern, guitar, whistles and sing in close harmony with male and female voices. The over all sound is a rich texture of melody and counter-melody, described by BBC Oxford as “an exquisite blend of relaxing music“. Abi Strevens (flute, vocal) and Anna Lockett (harps) are both classically trained. Jon Bennett (guitar, cittern, vocal, whistles, bodhran) has recorded with several professional bands, produced three previous albums and is a published songwriter.

Music of my Heart — Welsh-born mezzo-soprano, Rachel Ann Morgan, accompanies herself on a Celtic harp in folksongs from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England. An Eriskay Love Lilt; Merch Megan; I know where I'm goin'; Beth yw'r Haf i mi?; My Love is like a red, red Rose; Nos Galan; Pant Corlan yr Wyn; Codiad yr Ehedydd; Early one Morning; Llwyn On; Shuttle and Loom; Danny Boy; Ei di'r Deryn du; The Spanish Lady; Ar lan y Môr; Dance to your Shadow; Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn; Lament and Hornpipe; Y Ferch o Blwy' Penderyn; Auld Lang Syne. KTC 1102

Sweet as Bardic Music — Welsh-born mezzo-soprano, Rachel Ann Morgan, accompanies herself on a Celtic harp in folksongs from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England. Sleeps the noon in the deep blue sky; Rannoch Herding Song; Greensleeves; A Sunset Poem; Morning Light; The Flower Maiden; The March of Brian Boru; The Last Rose of Summer; The Spinning Wheel; Ar hyd y Nos; Caru Cymru; Hiraeth; Breuddwyd y Frenhines; Y Deryn Pur; Dafydd y Garreg Wen; Cyfri'r Geifr; Mo Ruarachan.  KTC 1049

Fireside Tales - Music & Stories From The Irish Tradition — Robert Mouland — Available as either a cassette or CD, Fireside Tales is a collection of stories told in the Irish tradition, each being interlaced with music. It features the wireharp, harpsichord, fiddle and whistle. Each story has it's own character and style, and there are some instrumental pieces as well.

Quiet The Household — Robert Mouland — The beauty and history of the wire-strung Clairseach ni h'Eireann comes to life in this latest CD from Robert. The harp is a copy of the 17th century Sirr harp, and as a special treat three tracks feature genuine antique instruments from the 18th century: an English guittar c. 1770 and a baroque violin from the shop of Richard Duke c. 1760. A fascinating journey into the sounds of long ago.

Grey Eyed Morn — Sue Richards. Solo Celtic Harp, with several other instruments as "back-up" on half the cuts. These include fiddle, viola da gamba, and guitar. Scottish and Irish music with one Welsh tune,
"Nyth Y Gwcw", heard on "Thistle and Shamrock" every year.  All instrumental. Includes the popular "Songs for Calling the Seals," and "Leaving St. Kilda." Also "Mairi's Wedding," "Jock O'Hazeldean," and "Roslyn Castle."

Hazel Grove — Sue Richards. Solo Celtic Harp with several of my friends.  Billy McComiskey on button accordian, Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba, Calum MacKinnon on Scottish fiddle, and others. This album is a journey into the magical grove of hazel trees, where musical stories will enchant you. Tunes include The Musical Priest, Banjo Breakdown, Brian Boru, The Hazel Grove, and several O'Carolan compositions.

Morning Aire — Sue Richards. Traditional Irish and Scottish harp music with lively strathspeys, reels, and haunting airs.  This all-instrumental album won WAMMIE awards for 1993 "Album of the Year," and "Best Traditional Folk Album."  Back-up instruments include fiddle, viola da gamba, guitar, button accordian, and piano. Includes "The Rights of Man" and "Irish Lamentation Waltz," "Fanny Poer," "Haughs of Cromdale," and "Cro Kintaile."

Women of Ireland — Sue Richards with Ceoltoiri Band. Ceoltoiri ("kyul-torry"-Irish gaelic for Musicians) is three women: Sue Richards on Celtic harp, Karen Ashbrook on hammered dulcimer, and Connie McKenna on vocals and guitar. This many-layered CD is the latest offering from a lovely Irish American band. Connie's songs in Gaelic and English are a delight, with delicate and powerful backing by Karen and Sue. Includes the title song, "The Cruel Sister," "Caledonia," and others, as well as sparkling Irish jigs and reels.

Haste to the Wedding —  Anne Roos. Romantic Celtic music about everlasting love. This recording can easily accompany wedding festivities, for the titles flow in the order that music flows at a wedding ceremony. Includes music performed on solo Celtic Harp and with an ensemble of other traditional Celtic instruments. This recording also features Ken Darby on mandolin and guitar, Dorothy A. Hawkinson on fiddle, Steve McArthur on accordion and guitar, John Roos on percussion, and Tom Sharkey on guitar.

Mermaids & Mariners —  Anne Roos. Tunes about the mysterious draw that mermaids and the sea have on mariners. Traditional and original music arranged by Anne for both solo Celtic Harp and Celtic Harp within a small ensemble of instruments. The CD package is actually a little book explaining the history behind the music on the recording--a great gift item! This recording also features Dorothy A. Hawkinson on fiddle, Alan Fuller on guitar, Michael Frost on viola, and Riggy Rackin on concertina.

On a Snowy Eve — Silverwood and Spookytree are two duos who joined forces to create a beautiful winter theme CD. Silverwood features Verlene Schermer on vocals, Celtic harp and cross-strung harp, and Linnette Bommarito on vocal harmonies, flute and alto flute. Spookytree is the duo formerly known as Knodel & Valencia, featuring Debra Knodel on Celtic harp, vocals, and percussion, and Jane Valencia on Celtic harps (both nylon and wire), vocals, oboe, and English horn.  Silverwood joins Spookytree on a few tunes, on guitar, fiddle, flute, and vocals, and Spookytree joins Silverwood on vocal harmonies.

Harp Dreams — The first solo recording of Victoria Lynn Schultz portrays beautiful melodies from Celtic and classical music to create a soothing and relaxing mood. Familiar classics come alive with Victoria's original arrangements for the harp. Beautiful Celtic melodies are included along with traditional melodies. Close your eyes and the resonance of the harp will give you dreams of peace.

Berceuses du pays des Elfes — Myriam Serfass — Au pays des Elfes, tout n’est que douceur. La voix de la maman admirablement soutenue par des mélodies aux sonorités celtiques nous emmène irrésistiblement dans ce pays merveilleux. Pour bercer les enfants, les petits comme les grands, c’est magique!

Attitude — Elspeth Smellie. Exciting new music & song for the Scottish harp, based on traditional, jazz and blues influences. Elspeth has been playing harp professionally for 17 years in the Scottish Borders.

Celtic Harp Sparks! — Phyllis Taylor Sparks — This is a wonderful collection of traditional Irish melodies for solo Celtic harp.  Great attention was paid to creating an authentic representation of the music of Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738).  This CD has seventeen O'Carolan melodies.  O'Carolan was a blind harpist who traveled the countryside, performing for the locals and the patrons of the courts in Ireland.  Each melody represents a different person that he met during his travels.  Also included on the CD are Danny Boy, Greensleeves, and Wild Mountain Thyme.

DreamTal — Songs about broken hearts, soaring love, and a tragic future comprise DreamTal’s First CD Joy for the Climb. Nick Smith’s tabla playing brings driving North Indian Classical rhythms with their combination of melody and groove. The other side of the coin is Mia Theodoratus’ wild rhythmic harp playing. She varies songs and borrows heavily from Latin rhythms, Berio riffs, classical romantic melody and a bit of chaos thrown in for good measure. Covers include Vaya Con Dios and the classic Syd Barrett tune Bike produced by Peter Principal from Tuxedo Moon.

Emerald Harp — From the mists of Avondale to the sacred waters of Glastonbury's Chalice Well, the Emerald Harp carries you to the glens of Ireland and Britain. Christina Tourin's style, a mix of pure traditional and ambient soulful dreaminess, evokes the spirit of the old bards. Come on a magical journey to the Isle of Avalon; sacred stone circles, groves of oak trees and the trickling waters of the Chalice Well.

On a Snowy Eve — Silverwood and Spookytree are two duos who joined forces to create a beautiful winter theme CD. Silverwood features Verlene Schermer on vocals, Celtic harp and cross-strung harp, and Linnette Bommarito on vocal harmonies, flute and alto flute. Spookytree is the duo formerly known as Knodel & Valencia, featuring Debra Knodel on Celtic harp, vocals, and percussion, and Jane Valencia on Celtic harps (both nylon and wire), vocals, oboe, and English horn.  Silverwood joins Spookytree on a few tunes, on guitar, fiddle, flute, and vocals, and Spookytree joins Silverwood on vocal harmonies.

The Song of the Selkie — Scottish storyteller Heather Yule tells an original musical story featuring performances by a variety of harpers from the Washington Area Folk Harp Society. The Song of the Selkie is the story of Sandy, a selkie, whose sealskin is stolen from her, leading her on a long and arduous journey to recover it. The premier performance of The Song of the Selkie was recorded live at the 2000 benefit concert for the Washington Area Folk Harp Society. The live performances include Sue Richards' stellar original tune Aisling, Jennifer Kubina's beautiful rendition of The Mermaid's Song, and Ellen James' stirring vocals on Chi Mi Na Morbheanna.