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Beautiful. Evocative. Serene. Lullaby is Celtic and folk music at its sensitive best. Featuring haunting melodies and moving vocals, Lullaby is a showcase for the immense vocal talents of Peggy Monaghan. This is a lovesong to all families, from parents to their children, from one generation to the next. This is love that is shared with a touch, a glance, and a voice. Peggy Monaghan is a versatile and accomplished singer/songwriter with strong ties to Celtic and folk music. Raised in Alaska, Peggy began her musical career in the San Francisco club scene in the early 1980s. After returning home to Alaska, Peggy found herself performing in numerous venues, producing records, and teaching voice. A founding member of the stellar a capella group The Derry Aires, Peggy continues to expand her musical boundaries with recordings like her critically acclaimed recording, Seasons of the Witch. Lullaby is her return to the sounds and music of her youth. The birth of Peggy Monaghan's Lullaby can be traced back to the heartfelt desires of young parents in the late 1980s in search of high quality music for their children. They found that excellence in Peggy's voice and her intimate knowledge of Celtic music and heritage. And now, the children who grew up listening to Lullaby have children of their own. To meet the needs of today's audience, Peggy remastered the original 1990 tapes, recorded new vocal and instrumental tracks, and even added a few new songs. The result is a recording that expands the idea of the original Lullaby while paying tribute to the heritage that gave birth to it.