Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Mary Mc Laughlin has been performing, teaching writing and recording original and traditional songs (in both English and Gaelic) for many years.
Mary appears on over twelve recordings including the highly acclaimed releases Celtic Voices (Narada label), Celtic Requiem (Windham Hill label) and Daughter of Lir (Gourd Music label).
She was also the featured singer on Michael Whalen's score for the PBS special Lost Liners in 2000. In 2002 Mary's instructional Book / CD set Singing in Irish Gaelic was published by Mel Bay.
Mary released Crystal Shoe in 2004 and not only does this CD showcase her songwriting and lavish vocals but also features such musical luminaries as Radim Zenkl and Robin Bullock.
Her latest recording is Gaelic Christmas is a collection of Christmas carols and hymns all sung in the Irish Gaelic language. The material spans several centuries and includes ancient traditional Irish carols such as "The Wexford Carol" as well as Gaelic versions of beloved Victorian carols including "Holy Night," "I Saw Three Ships," and "Silent Night". Guest musicians, including many Gourd artists, enhance Mc Laughlin's rich multi-tracked vocals to create a unique and timeless holiday album.
Mary appears on over twelve recordings including the highly acclaimed releases Celtic Voices (Narada label), Celtic Requiem (Windham Hill label) and Daughter of Lir (Gourd Music label).
She was also the featured singer on Michael Whalen's score for the PBS special Lost Liners in 2000. In 2002 Mary's instructional Book / CD set Singing in Irish Gaelic was published by Mel Bay.
Mary released Crystal Shoe in 2004 and not only does this CD showcase her songwriting and lavish vocals but also features such musical luminaries as Radim Zenkl and Robin Bullock.
Her latest recording is Gaelic Christmas is a collection of Christmas carols and hymns all sung in the Irish Gaelic language. The material spans several centuries and includes ancient traditional Irish carols such as "The Wexford Carol" as well as Gaelic versions of beloved Victorian carols including "Holy Night," "I Saw Three Ships," and "Silent Night". Guest musicians, including many Gourd artists, enhance Mc Laughlin's rich multi-tracked vocals to create a unique and timeless holiday album.
To find out more about Mary Mc Laughlin, visit her website:
www.marymclaughlin.com
www.marymclaughlin.com
