Release Date: 07 February 2009
Label: Copperplate Independent
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060051825477
Genres: Folk  
Release Date: 07 February 2009
Label: Copperplate Independent
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060051825477
Genres: Folk  
Description
Beautiful Ulster songstress, shows her immense talent for composition, her song At Last bound to become a radio favourite. A major new talent arrives.
Maranna McCloskey is from Dungiven, Co.Derry and began her singing career with the internationally popular group, Oige. In that group, she replaced the popular Cara Dillon, drawing enthusiastic reviews for her work. Following her membership with Oige she travelled to Australia.
On a visit to Fraser Island, she was moved to compose a song based on the aboriginal history of the island which was named Vocal Cut of the Year 2003 in Irish American News 'Top Tir' awards, one year after scooping Best Female Newcomer. At Last, has just received one of Irish music's most prestigious awards, garnering the top honour on LiveIreland.com as Vocal Album of the Year.
In 2006 Maranna was invited to perform at a St. Patrick's Day concert in San Diego with The Brian Baynes Band, Eric Rigler and The San Diego Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the US. Producer Brian Baynes was so impressed with Maranna's repertoire of original and traditional material that they decided to record her new album, At Last in San Diego.
The album also features Eric Rigler, who gained fame as the piper in the movie, Titanic. Maranna's album, At Last, has just received one of Irish music's most prestigious awards, garnering the top honour on LiveIreland.com as Vocal Album of the Year.
Tracklisting
Cillian Vallely & David Doocey
Sliabh Luachra, Padraig O'Keefe, Denis Murphy & Julia Clifford
Various
Eilis Kennedy
The Outside Track
Jackie Daly
Tommy Guihen
Donal Clancy
St Agnes Fountain
Will & James Ragar
Subway to Sally
The Albion Christmas Band
Kuljit Bhamra & Becky Price
Gjermund Larsen Trio
Berit Opheim
Seamus Begley