Album: A Thousand Curses Upon Love
Year produced: 2008

Jennifer Licko Shelton has a confidence and a joy about her that shines through in her vocals. This latest effort, "A Thousand Curses Upon Love" is her fifth CD, and you can just feel that this lady is in love with all things Celtic. An accomplished musician in her own right, Jennifer plays the piano, guitar, and bodhran, but is in her element when she sings. You will almost be able to picture the lyrics as you listen to her sing.

Both Scottish and Irish influences reign here, and there is a nice mixture of songs on the album. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into the arrangements and placement of each tune. The result is a CD that is both polished and enjoyable. Favorites here include "Mile Marphbhaisg Air A'Ghaol," the title track, which actually is a 'waulking' song from the West Highlands of Scotland, and track 9, "The Sea" for its mood.

You can't help but feel good listening to this woman's voice--her joy is infectious. If you need a lift but aren't looking for anything too punchy, this is perfect music to soothe the blues. Easy to listen to, lighthearted and well put together.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com.

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