Album Notes

Largely known as a fine American singer-songwriter and excellent mandolinist, Karen Mal on this recording indulges her love of songs largely gleaned from the Irish and English tradition. Her voice is perfectly suited to the delicate Irish-influenced vocal decorations she executes so beautifully on this recording.
All the songs in this collection concern love-finding love, losing love, happy and sad endings. What makes Karen's interpretations special is her committment to the reality of her characters, and a respect for the dignity of human passions. Karen's crystalline voice, perfectly complemented by the brilliantly tasteful and understated accompaniments of Gabriel Donohue takes you back to an older, simpler, and more beautiful place.