Iarla Ó Lionáird

With his ultra-rich vocals and large repertoire of traditional Irish songs, Iarla Ó Lionáird (pronounced ear-lah o'linnard) has taken the world of Celtic folk music by storm. One of Ireland's leading singers of the traditional old-timey style, Ó Lionáird has continued to build on his traditional roots. In addition to recording as a soloist, he's helped to bring the Afro-Celt Sound System to international attention. In a review of his solo album, Seven Steps to Mercy, www.Ink19.com wrote, " centers on the pure and shimmering vocal qualities of Iarla as he sings of immigrant mem...