Based in Belgium (I think), Shantalla are one of mainland Europe's most popular trad bands. Their combination of Scottish and Irish tunes and songs (with the odd nod to other European musical traditions) reflects the group's make-up. At the time of this recording, the band were Helen Flaherty (vocals, East Kilbride), Joe Hennon (guitar, backing vocals, Dublin), Kieran Fahy (fiddle, viola, Tuam), Michael Horgan (pipes, whistles, flute, Newcastle (Co Down)) and Gerry Murray (accordion, bouzouki, mandolin, backing vocals, whistles, percussion, Scotstown, Co Monaghan).
Based in Belgium (I think), Shantalla are one of mainland Europe's most popular trad bands. Their combination of Scottish and Irish tunes and songs (with the odd nod to other European musical traditions) reflects the group's make-up. At the time of this recording, the band were Helen Flaherty (vocals, East Kilbride), Joe Hennon (guitar, backing vocals, Dublin), Kieran Fahy (fiddle, viola, Tuam), Michael Horgan (pipes, whistles, flute, Newcastle (Co Down)) and Gerry Murray (accordion, bouzouki, mandolin, backing vocals, whistles, percussion, Scotstown, Co Monaghan).
# Posted on December 27th 2003 by Aidan Crossey