The Arc label highlights 18 Celtic folk songs that balance traditional and contemporary elements. Among the featured artists are Dolores Keane, ("The Island"), Bleizi Ruz ("Larid‚s"), Helen Flaherty ("Bonny Glen Shee"), Noel McLoughlin ("She Moved Through the Fair"), and Arty McGlynn and Nollaig Casey ("The Hunter's Purse"). Best of Celtic Folk is a well-chosen primer collection for the novice. ~ Al Campbell
