Release Date: 08 April 2002
Label: Wild Boar Music
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5425000300304
Genres: Folk
Description
UK debut release from seven piece traditional Irish band who have been drawing comparisons with the great bands Planxty and The Bothy Band. Already a huge hit in Europe, Shantalla have toured with Altan, Liam O'Flynn, Sharon Shannon, Dervish and Lunasa.Comprising of four brilliant Irish musicians and the Sandy Denny-like, Scottish vocalist (& bodhran player) Helen Flaherty. Shantalla play a mixture of traditional Irish & Scottish songs and tunes, self-composed material and contemporary songs. Stand-outtracks include "The Dreadful End of Marianna for Sorcery" written by Karnie Polwart (Malinky, Battlefield Band), "John Riley" taken from Tim O'Brien's album The Crossing and the Breton hymn "Spered Hollvedel", originally made famous by Alan StivellShantalla will be touring the UK throughout the summer. Full press and media support.
Tracklisting
Fairport Convention
Chris While and Julie Matthews
Martyn Joseph
Will & James Ragar
Stan Rogers
Stan Rogers
Saagara
Amy Speace
