Musical Treasures of the Emerald Isle
National Geographic's Destination series invites you to join an excursion into the rich rhythms and textures of music from the far reaches of our world. Enjoy the diverse mix of memorable music from these special corners of the Earth as you browse through some of the intriguing cultural facts and maps of each region (included in the enclosed foldout)—and then set off for YOUR destination!
Each CD includes world class artists, cultural information, a full-color map, and an historical timeline.
Bathe in the plaintive melodies of tinwhistles and the crystalline voices of All-Ireland champion vocalists. Listen to the pipes, flutes, mandolins and banjos come alive over the rhythmic pulse of the bodhran. Feel the energy that drives the dancing of jigs, the stomping of feet and the widening journey of these musical styles across oceans and continents. These are the works of some of the premier artists playing Irish traditional music today, compiled as an invigorating introduction to this land's rich musical tapestry.
