Album: Gleann Nimhe – The Poison Glen by Altan (2012)
Record Label: Compass Records
Format: Album

Description: Gleann Nimhe – The Poison Glen is the eleventh studio album by Irish folk music group Altan and their tenth studio album of original material, released in late February / early March 2012 on the Compass Records label.
Gleann Nimhe is the Irish name of an area located around Dún Lúiche, Contae Dún na nGall, Éire (Dunlewey, County Donegal, Ireland) made of deep glens and lakes. In English, it means "The Heavenly Glen" or "The Poison Glen" (also written "The Poisoned Glen").

Artist Background: Altan are an Irish folk music group. They were formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her since-deceased husband Frankie Kennedy. They brought Donegal's rich collection of Irish language songs and instrumental styles to audiences around the world, and they remain the world's foremost Irish traditional group with over a million records sold. They were the first traditional group to be signed to a major label when they signed with Virgin Records in 1994. Al... Part of the Irish music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Irish music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: 2010s, Album, Compass Records


Gleann Nimhe – The Poison Glen is the eleventh studio album by Irish folk music group Altan and their tenth studio album of original material, released in late February / early March 2012 on the Compass Records label.
Gleann Nimhe is the Irish name of an area located around Dún Lúiche, Contae Dún na nGall, Éire (Dunlewey, County Donegal, Ireland) made of deep glens and lakes. In English, it means "The Heavenly Glen" or "The Poison Glen" (also written "The Poisoned Glen").

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