The Beauty of The Emeral Isle in New York

Celtic music is a whole of different music genres that came out of the folk music traditions of the Celtic people. It has a lot of various forms specific to each Celtic country: Irish, Scottish, Welsh, etc. 

Last Sunday, March 13, New Yorkers had a chance to learn more about the Irish branch of Celtic music with the show ‘Postcards from Ireland.’ It’s a brand new show by ‘Celtic Woman,’ a Grammy-nominated music band.

Since the band’s debut in 2005, Celtic Woman has become a cultural phenomenon, consistently releasing best-selling albums and DVDs. 

Through its music, Celtic Woman celebrates the traditions, culture, and history of Ireland while reflecting on the modern spirit of the country. 

In the 16 years of performing, they were able to touch the hearts of listeners from all over the world! 

Celtic Woman is a four-member band. The present members are Tara McNeill, Megan Walsh, Muirgen O’Mahony, and Chloë Agnew, who is one of the original members of Celtic Woman. 

The Celtic Woman’s beautiful voices and masterful command of their instruments were accompanied by Irish dancers, bagpipes, and a band playing traditional Celtic instruments, like tin whistle, bodhran, Uilleann pipes, and bouzouki. 

Postcards from Ireland “celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland,” introducing the audience to the stories from the Emerald Isle. 

The show took place on Sunday, March 13, in St. George Theater, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island. 

Article by Joseph R. Fraia