Irish-Canadian singer Loreena McKennitt has once again opened another chapter in her recording career. The Wind that Shakes the Barley is an old Irish hymn reminiscent of the ‘troubles’. According to Quinlan Road, this is a trip back to her roots that shaped her first recording venture with “Elemental’ in 1985.
As a fan of Ms McKennitt, I am excited to hear this news which I originally got from Unity, the official Enya forum.
Read more here: http://www.quinlanroad.com/newsandviews/currentupdates.asp?id=913
Tracks:
- AS I ROVED OUT
- ON A BRIGHT MAY MORNING
- BRIAN BORUS MARCH
- DOWN BY THE SALLY GARDENS
- THE STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN
- THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY
- THE DEATH OF QUEEN JANE
- THE EMIGRATION TUNES
- THE PARTING GLASS
Celtic Music Fan 
I recognize all the songs here! Her voice is so like one right out of the past has always stirred me, and I’m so looking forward to this one now. She has a way with a song that carries the listener from one ancient place to another and I love it!
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I know you and i will love this album 😉
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My wife will want to hear this one. She loves McKennitt’s voice, and traditional ballads.
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Yes she has a great voice. Give my regards to your wife 😉
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Sounds awesome. I love Loreena!
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