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Celtic Tribute to Alison Krauss
Tribute to Alison Krauss
Celtic Tribute to Alison Krauss
Genres: Country, Folk, International Music, New Age, Rock, Classical
 
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Who needs a brother when we have Alison? Despite the mainstream acceptance of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Alison stands stoically as bluegrass's most visible practitioner. A fiddle prodigy, Alison began her career while st...  more »

     
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All Artists: Tribute to Alison Krauss
Title: Celtic Tribute to Alison Krauss
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Cmh Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 10/23/2007
Genres: Country, Folk, International Music, New Age, Rock, Classical
Styles: Classic Country, Traditional Folk, British & Celtic Folk, Celtic, Celtic New Age, Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 027297916524

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Who needs a brother when we have Alison? Despite the mainstream acceptance of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Alison stands stoically as bluegrass's most visible practitioner. A fiddle prodigy, Alison began her career while still a teenager. While these early recordings were rooted in traditional bluegrass, her sonic palette soon expanded to include contemporary material. Her warm performances and beautiful voice justly crossed into the mainstream, earning well-deserved acclaim. Bluegrass was created on the influences of old-timey music, which itself is rooted in the ancient musical traditions of the British Isles. Therefore, this album isn't simply a loving look at the music of Alison Krauss; it is a history lesson of popular music in America. Fiddle, banjo, and pennywhistle create an authentic atmosphere of yesteryear when folk songs were cheerfully passed between musicians. This album is packed with lively interpretations of Alison's best-loved songs.
 

CD Reviews

Perfect fusion of two loves
M. K. McQuivey | Boston MA | 12/30/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"There's nothing I love more than finding a surprising combination of two things I already like. We love Alison Krauss. We love Celtic music. Voila--all of Alison's signature songs played by Celtic instruments. No vocals. Pleasant and enjoyable."