New album out now
"Those in power write the history, while those who suffer write the songs” - Frank Harte
"Epic, yet intimate. A song lovers delight" - Irish Times
This 27th of June brings the 20th anniversary of the passing of the highly respected and immensely prolific and beloved song collector and folk singer Frank Harte. "When Adam Was In Paradise" is a collection of works curated by one of Frank’s four children, daughter Orla Harte, and engineered by his long-time collaborator Dónal Lunny. His often emulated distinctive style is showcased across a range of timeless songs including "A Spailpín, A Rúin", "I Am Stretched On Your Grave", "Easy and Slow and many more.
Remembering Frank Harte
"It’s really important that it stays current, and that the songs are sung – for the tradition, and for everybody."
Read the recent feature article in Hot Press magazine featuring contribution from Orla Harte about the latest album of works by Frank Harte and his musical collaborator Dónal Lunny’s release “When Adam Was In Paradise”.
