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DIANE NÍ CHANAINN

Idi Muir Agus Sliabh

Philippe Cousin

When you arrive in Donegal, you quickly feel that there is a special atmosphere.

Things are moving slowly here. There is a rhythm of life of its own that has nourished a wonderful artistic tradition over the centuries, developing solid roots.

Originally from a Gaeltacht, Diane Ní Chanainn has always lived at the foot of Mount Errigal, which dominates her majesty's Donegal and faces Tory Island 9 miles offshore. Between sea and mountains, as the title of his album Idir Muir Agus Sliabh shows.

Diane inherited her musical talents from her own family, all her parents and ancestors being accomplished singers and musicians themselves. As a young girl, she has won many singing awards and it is therefore only natural that she should present us with a superb first album.

Twelve titles here, songs in Irish of course, even if three songs in English have slipped here and there. With a sensitive but expressive voice, Diane brings back to life a host of songs, each more beautiful than the next. Songs of course strongly rooted in his region: Cnoc na Naomh, Bainín Mhín an Leá, An Draighneán Donn, Toraigh Álainn.

A delicate balance of aerial and more exuberant pieces, we can recognize the drinking song popularized by Clannad Níl sé 'na lá, which she sings with her daughter. And A Mhaithrín Dhílis, a Ranafast song performed by Skara Brae in 71. It is also Lough Erne's Shore by the late Lá Lugh singer, Eithne Ní Uallacháin.

Several great names in Irish and Scottish music have joined Diane: Donald Shaw, Michael McGoldrick, Charlie McKerron, Manus Lunny, Neill Martin, Martin Crossin, Liam Bradley, James Blennerhasset or Lilis Ó Laoire. And Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, who plays Na Seamróga Feoite on the fiddle, a tune learned many years ago from Diane's grandfather.

Manus Lunny as a one-man orchestra recorded and produced the album in his Donegal studio, adding his personal touch from far and wide.

An album that gives a new life to traditional songs from centuries past. A total success.

Cló Iar Chonnacht CICD 207 - www.cic.ie