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 Samples from Aisling na nGael . Hear more on the My Space website Go to ; www.emmakatetobia.com/myspace
Fill, Fill ,a Rún Ó: (605Kb)
Carrigdhoun: (499Kb)
Óró, 's é do Bheatha 'Bhaile: (463Kb)
Worldwide distribution of the album is by Tara Music.
See the Tara Music website for details of stockists.
www.taramusic.com.
CD available to purchase from
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USA Distributor for Aisling na nGael is Celtic Music USA
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Review in The Irish America Magazine: March 2009
"Emma Kate Tobia is a classically trained soprano, and her CD "Aisling na nGael" (An Irish Dream) is a haunting fusion of sean-nós singing and choral and orchestral backing that includes the Cork Male Voice Choir and Chorus of Opera Cork. Aislingi means Dream Visions, and these songs are translations of 18th. century Irish verse from sources such as Cas Ambrán and the Veritas Hymnal, and including the powerful Glory O! to the Bold Fenian Men. Somewhat in the vein of the Celtic Women in Music sound, but with less reverb, this is a beautiful album perfect for the quieter side of St.Patricks festivities.
Recent Quotes from Radio in the USA
Here is a quote from WDCB radio DJ Shay Clarke in Chicago:
"Anita, what a beautiful album.... am playing it today and we are recording Monday's show....she is amazing"
From Diane Byrnes DJ on WEDO Pittsburgh :
"I did listen to Emma-Kate Tobia – lovely, absolutely lovely! Yes, I will be giving her CD airplay and probably this coming Sunday."
From Tom Cummings, DJ in Boston on WUNR,
" Emma-Kate's voice is wonderful, just what my show needed, someone singing in the classics in the Irish language."
Boston Irish Reporter USA - March 2009
Reviews the album Aisling na nGael very favourably alongside Finbarr Furey.
Irish Emigrant Newspaper
Album a 'Dream" come true for Tobia by Jason Mays January 2009
Aisling na nGael - or " An Irish Dream"may be Emma Kate Tobia's debut album, but it's evident from the very first track that she's no newcomer on the music scene. Her upbringing, infused as it was with diverse musical orientations, also explains her profound appreciation and love for traditional and classical Irish music.In the Meantime, while the dawning of a new year invites people to think about what lies ahead, the intricate arrangements and stunning vocals of Aisling na nGael serve as a reminder that " we need to look forward to the future while honouring the past"
Southern Star Newspaper
Leo McMahon
Kinsale Soprano realises "Irish Dream" with new CD
It was an important evening for music because this was not just another CD. Recorded in St Multose Church, Kinsale, but also in the Aula Maxima UCC, it features Irish songs which were given quite unique and beautiful new arrangements magnificantly performed by Emma Kate Tobia with her lyrical and pure tone. The combination was stunning and deserved the widest audience. Lord Mayor of Cork Seán Martin expressed the hope that like Horslips and Riverdance, Emma Kate with Aisling na nGael would delight another generation of people who enjoyed Irish culture.
Out of the Blue, RTÉ
Derek Davis profiled her during a recent programme of Out of the Blue, and she can be heard to sing Róisín Dubh during the show.
"A Unique combination of Classical singing and traditional songs. This singer delights with her interpretation"
Martín Mac Donnacha Radio na Gaeltachta
Comhgháirdeachas, a Emma Kate. Tá an toradh go
hálainn.
John Creedon (Radio 1)
Something very different, we’ll be hearing more from this girl soon!
The Long Ireland Show,
Eileen Cronin in New York
Just a note to let you know the listeners enjoy your lovely voice I get thank you calls whenever I play your CD. Thank you for sharing your talent. Fondly, Eileen Cronin. "The Long Ireland Show
John Spillane, musician and broadcaster.
"Excellent piece of work! I'll be playing "Fill, Fill a Rún ó" on the 13th of February, and playing it again, and various other pieces from time to time between now and June. go raibh míle maith agat. Tá sé thar barr,"
Soisceál Phádraig , TG4
Pádraig Breathnach
Album was reviewed by a panel of 4 including Pádraig Beathnach
I really enjoyed this album, it was a fresh new approach to songs that I have grown up with. I especially liked her Maighdean Mara, and the big choral rendition of "Óró, 's é do Bheatha 'Bhaile".
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