Shannon,Sharon Libertango CD

Virtuoso accordionist, fiddler and bandleader Sharon Shannon has walked a brave and personal path through traditional Irish music, inventively fusing with reggae rhythms, rock backbeats, and the aching twang of American country and bluegrass. She continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse LIBERTANGO. a year's worth of touring recording with Sinead O'Connor has lead Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, leading to several stirring encounters here. O'Connor guest on two traditional songs, while the much-missed Kirsty McColl delivers the title track, a tango by the great Argentine composer Astor Piazolla.

1. The Whitestrand Sling 2. Libertango 3. Duncan's 4. An Phailistin 5. Albatross 6. Hogs and Heifers 7. The Seven Rejoices of Mary 8. All the Ways You Wander 9. The Burst Mattress 10. Space Party 11. Anachie Gordon 12. The Wishing Well 13. What You Make It (Da Da Da Da)