CONTEMPORARY VOICES FROM A MYSTICAL PAST

PAULINE SCANLON

ÉILÍS KENNEDY

NICOLA JOYCE

NORIANA KENNEDY

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Highly revered Irish folk singers Noriana Kennedyand Nicola Joyce team together with stunningDingle duo Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon and ÉilísKennedy) to weave an evocative and hauntingshowcase of Irish female song today.

The songs emerge from the timeless andwindswept landscapes of an ancient world thatstill lives on in the modern imagination. Theybring us on a journey of movement and migration,leaving and homecoming, sharing with us thebeauty and a poignancy of nations steeped inlove, loss and joy.

NICOLA JOYCE 1 The Lowlands of Holland 4’57

Traditional arr. Gerry Paul and Nicola Joyce. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (APRA / IMRO)Nicola Joyce vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic guitar, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Pauline Scanlon backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Alan Doherty whistle

LUMIERE2 Spencer the Rover 4’20

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon, Donogh Hennessy, John Reynolds. (IMRO / SGO Music / John Reynolds Music)Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon vocals, Donogh Hennessy acoustic guitars, John Reynolds drums & keyboard, Seán Regan fiddle

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NICOLA JOYCE3 As Deep as the Ocean 3’49

Words and Music by Ger Wolfe. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (Raggedy Records / IMRO)Nicola Joyce vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic guitar & banjo, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Noriana Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon & Noelie McDonnell backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Alan Doherty whistle

NORIANA KENNEDY 4 Banks of the Ohio 4’09

Traditional, arr. Gerry Paul and Noriana Kennedy. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (APRA / IMRO)Noriana Kennedy vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic & electric guitars, Trevor Hutchinson double bass,Nicola Joyce & Noelie McDonnell backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle

LUMIERE5 The Streets of Forbes 2’38

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon, Donogh Hennessy and John Reynolds (IMRO / SGO Music / John Reynolds Music)Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon vocals, Donogh Hennessy acoustic guitars, John Reynolds drums & keyboard, Marley

ÉILÍS KENNEDY6 Nead na Lachan (Duck’s Nest) 3’36

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy and William Coulter. (Copyright Control)Éilís Kennedy vocals & whistle, William Coulter guitar, Greg Sheehan percussion

ÉILÍS KENNEDY 7 Tá Mé ‘Mo Shuí (I Am Awake) 4’44

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy. (Copyright Control)Éilís Kennedy vocals, Máire Breathnach fiddle & viola, William Coulter guitar, Barry Phillips cello

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LUMIERE8 Kellswater 4’32

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon, Donogh Hennessy and John Reynolds. (IMRO / SGO Music / John Reynolds Music)Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon vocals, Donogh Hennessy acoustic guitars, John Reynolds drums & keyboard

NORIANA KENNEDY 9 Poor Pat Must Emigrate 3’18

Traditional arr. Gerry Paul and Noriana Kennedy. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (APRA / IMRO)Noriana Kennedy vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic guitars, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Nicola Joyce bodhrán, Zoë Conway fiddle, Alan Doherty flute

NORIANA KENNEDY0 A Sailor’s Life 3’22

Traditional arr. Gerry Paul and Noriana Kennedy. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (APRA / IMRO)Noriana Kennedy vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic guitars, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Nicola Joyce backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Alan Doherty whistle

ÉILÍS KENNEDY ! Andy’s Gone 4’02

Words by Henry Lawson. Music: Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy. (Copyright Control)Éilís Kennedy vocals, Máire Breathnach fiddle & viola, Philip King harmonica,William Coulter guitar

NORIANA KENNEDY @ Lure Me Low 4’14

Words and Music by Noriana Kennedy. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (IMRO)Noriana Kennedy vocals, Gerry Paul nylon string & electric guitars, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Nicola Joyce & Pauline Scanlon backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Éamonn de Barra piano

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LUMIERE£ Edward on Loch Erne’s Shore 3’58

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon and Donogh Hennessy. (IMRO / SGO Music)Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon vocals, Donogh Hennessy acoustic guitars, John Reynolds drums & keyboard

LUMIERE$ The Poor Wayfaring Stranger 4’44

Traditional arr. Éilís Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon, Donogh Hennessy, John Reynolds. (IMRO / SGO Music / John Reynolds Music)Éilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon vocals, Donogh Hennessy acoustic guitars, Kevin Armstrong electric guitar, John Reynolds bass

NORIANA KENNEDY % Diamantina Drover 4’07

Words and music by Hugh McDonald. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (Rondor Music / Universal Music Publishing / IMRO)Gerry Paul acoustic guitar, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Nicola Joyce backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Éamonn de Barra piano

NICOLA JOYCE ^ Lullaby 4’04

Words and music by Nicola Joyce. String arrangements by Zoë Conway. (IMRO)Nicola Joyce vocals, Gerry Paul acoustic guitar, Trevor Hutchinson double bass, Noriana Kennedy & Pauline Scanlon backing vocals, Zoë Conway fiddle, Éamonn de Barra piano

NICOLA JOYCE & Homai o Ringa / Tabhair dom do Lámh 4’59

Words and music by Hirini Melbourne / Nicola Joyce and Gerry Paul. (Copyright Control / IMRO / APRA)Rio Hunuki-Hemopo / Nicola Joyce vocals, Gerry Paul guitar, Nicola Joyce / Pauline Scanlonbacking vocals

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Lumiere, comprising the talents of Sony recording artists Éilís Kennedy andPauline Scanlon, are one of the most t alked-about vocal acts to emerge fromIreland in recent times. ‘Deftly blending traditional and modern idioms,Kennedy’s long lithe luminous harmonies blend with Scanlon’s evocativeethereality to conjure a sound that manages to be hauntingly timeless andelegantly fresh’ (Songlines). Both from Dingle in County Kerry, Lumiere take theage-old songs and reinvigorate them simply and beautifully, reclaiming theirbeauty for the modern age. They offer a distinctly feminine sound and feel,where voice is the primary instrument and Ireland as motherland is re-imagined.

One of Ireland’s newest folk talents, Noriana Kennedy has a rare gift of beingable to connect with any listener through understatement and simplicity.Likened by many to a young Mary Black, she represents the new generation ofIrish folk singers with an engaging and unique songbook that crosses oceansfrom Waterford to America, Scotland and a thousand heart-worn places inbetween. Her debut album Ebb n Flow marked the first assured steps into whatpromises to be a long journey along folk’s storied path: ‘a terrific CD reflectiveof the new reality that is young Irish roots music today’ (Brian Donovan, A CelticSojourn, Radio WGBH, Boston).

The fourth Celtic Diva is Nicola Joyce, who is best known as the lead singer ofGráda, one of Ireland’s most successful touring bands. Whether she singsancient Irish songs, contemporary folk or her own original pieces, Joyce’sperformance is remarkably heartfelt and honest. As a full-time touring musicianfor the past six years (including two Australian visits with Gráda), Nicola hasplayed in 30 countries around the world and performed alongside some of itsgreatest musicians. ‘But,’ she admits, ‘no matter where you travel it’s hard tofind better than a good Irish song .’ From Galway, Nicola has released twocritically acclaimed albums to date. The latest, Natural Angle, was recorded withGrammy Award-winning producer Tim O’Brien, and was named one of the TopFive Folk Albums of 2010 by the USA’s National Public Radio. ‘Joyce is amagnificent vocalist who sings with sheer beauty and poignancy’ (Earl Hitchner,Wall Street Journal).

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ABC ClassicsExecutive Producers Martin Buzacott, Robert Patterson

Mastering Virginia Read

Publications Editor Natalie Shea

Marketing and Catalogue Coordinator Laura Bell

Booklet Design Imagecorp Pty Ltd

Cover Photo Colin Anderson / Getty Images

Artist Photos fotissima

1, 3, 4, 9, 0, @, %-& recorded 4-13 January 2012 in Marguerite Studios, Dublin, Ireland.

Engineer: Trevor Hutchinson. Produced by Gerry Paul & Trevor Hutchinson.

ABC Classics thanks Gerry Paul (Wacky Tales Limited), Tom Haxell and David Jaymes (Lumiere) and

Jonathan Villanueva.

www.abcclassics.com

1, 3, 4, 9, 0, @, %-& licensed to ABC Classics courtesy of Wacky Tales Limited. 2, 5-8, !, £, $ licensed to ABC Classics courtesy of Independent Records Limited.

� 2001 Éilís Kennedy 6, 7, !. � 2010 Lumiere 2, 5, 8, £, $. � 2012 Wacky Tales Limited 1, 3, 4, 9, 0, @, %-&.

This compilation was first published in 2012 and any and all copyright in this compilation is owned by the Australian BroadcastingCorporation. � 2012 Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Universal Music Group, underexclusive licence. Made in Australia. All rights of the owner of copyright reserved. Any copying, renting, lending, diffusion, publicperformance or broadcast of this record without the authorit y of the copyright owner is prohibited.

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