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Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra
by CD Review by Deborah Taylor
From the first exquisite vocal strains, magic begins to flood through you. Recorded live in the Palace of Charles V in Granada, Spain, this two CD/DVD collection is the perfect gift for seasoned musicians, gypsy spirits or cultural historians in your life. Loreena: harpist, vocal priestess, master pianist and visionary lyricist has assembled an exquisite group of musicians to interpret visions of traveling along the Silk Road. This work evolved from a soul’s journey of exploring the history and geographical movement of the Celts and their ancestors through China, Mongolia, Turkey and Greece. McKennitt crafted music that would honor the age-old lessons of life and love, conquest and death, home and identity and the evolution of cultures. Also included on the CD/DVD are earlier compositions that awakened the world to her sincerity and flawless musical excellence. Draped in velvet cape, Lorenna and musicians astound you with refined musical ability among the backdrop of stone castle walls and candelabras alight. It is a musical and historical exploration of diversity found within the journey of a people lost in the mists of time.