![]() So its roots go way back into Celtic history, but we recognize a much different version of the tune. Irish musician, Francis McPeake, adapted it into an Irish melody and had his family first record it in the 1950s. This Irish folk song is loosely based off of a Scottish tune and poem from the late 1700s. In this music video, the four women are featured singing ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ in front of a beautiful backdrop of Ireland’s greenery. ![]() Other performers join them during performances to sing backup, and Irish dancers leap across the stage to bring in one more element of Celtic heritage. Musicians in the band still use the classic instruments like bagpipes and the tin whistle. The group’s most recent tour went through over 70 cities across the US - if you haven’t heard of them by now, I’d be shocked! They’re known for their traditional Irish sound mixed with a modern approach. Over the years, Celtic Woman has performed for three US Presidents and twice at the White House. ![]() They’ve performed on almost every continent in 23 countries so their music is truly adored all over the world. The group first performed in 2005 and has included some of the most well-known Irish singers over time. Celtic Woman’s most recent album, ‘Postcards from Ireland’ came out recently and has a bunch of beautifully Celtic tunes like ‘Wild Mountain Thyme.’ The four talented women currently in the group are Chloe Agnew, Megan Walsh, Muirgen O’Mahony, and Tara McNeill. ![]()
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