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Exquisitely beautiful Irish and Sottish songs and dance tunes performed by world-class artist Distant Oaks, featuring Gaelic vocals, guitar, citole, recorders, whistles, smallpipes, Celtic harp, bodhran & more.
Distant Oaks was an award-winning ensemble specializing in dynamic, historically informed performances of traditional Gaelic and early European music. Rich, expressive singing in a variety of languages, combined with virtuosic, skillfully arranged ensemble playing on a broad array of period and traditional instruments, defined Distant Oaks' musical style. Their warm, intimate performances appealed to both the intellect and the emotions and proved to delight a diverse range of listeners.
In addition to their strong dedication to Gaelic music, language, and culture, as well as authentic traditional and Early Music performance practices, Distant Oaks was also actively engaged in composing new music in older styles. In the spirit of fine music-making and respect for tradition, Distant Oaks brought a brilliant panoply of music to their audiences.
Distant Oaks had the pleasure of performing and recording with such fine traditional musicians as Jerry O'Sullivan, Liz Carroll, Patrick Ball, Shay Black, and Paul Kotapish (Open House), as well as such Early Music luminaries as David Douglass (The King's Noyse, The Newberry Consort), Julie Jeffrey (Sex Chordae of Viols), Cheryl Ann Fulton (Ensemble Alcatraz), Shira Kammen (Ensemble Alcatraz, Fortune's Wheel), and Peter Maund (Ensemble Alcatraz, Skyedance).
Distant Oaks' line-up on this album was comprised of the late Deborah L. White (founder, director, as well as vocals, guitar, and citole), Jared C. White (recorders, bagpipes, whistles), Shayne T. White (Celtic harp), Kevin Toney (bodhran), and John Creager (Scottish smallpipes). The group dissolved in 2006 following Mrs. White's untimely death from cancer. However, the music remains as fresh today as it ever was in Distant Oaks' heyday.