Celtic Woman have opened up about their recent Grammy nomination.
The group is made up of musicians Máiréad Carlin, Susan McFadden, Éabha McMahon and Tara McNeill.
They have been nominated in the Best World Music Category for their latest album Destiny, which is a fusion of traditional Irish music and other genres.
Goss.ie spoke exclusively to Celtic Woman about this exciting time in their career.
Destiny: The group’s album Destiny is up in the Best World Music Category.
Singer Susan McFadden said, “There’s a lot of the Irish language in the album, which is maybe why it caught the attention of the Grammys academy.
“Because there is a lot of Irish language sang throughout it, which is quite different and unique for the audiences that would buy world music, it’s different for them to hear and to listen to.”
The Irish group have been nominated in the Best World Music Category against four other groups, including Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble for their album Sing Me Home.
Grammy: The quartet are nominated for a Grammy
This is the first Grammy nomination for the group, Máiréad Carlin said, “It’s the first time Celtic Woman has actually been nominated for a Grammy and we’re just thrilled.”
When asked about who their dream collaboration would be, each of the women had very different answers.
Susan McFadden said, “For me it would be Ed Sheeran, I just love him. I would love to meet him, and get a cheeky selfie.”
Eabha McMahon said, “I love Glen Hansard, and Liam Ó Maonlaí. I’m an Irish singer so I just love them, that would be the dream.”
Award: This is the first Grammy nomination for the group | CELTIC WOMAN
The quartet are heading to America soon on an exciting tour.
Mairead Carlin told Goss.ie, “We’re actually heading off on a 4 month American tour, which is really exciting. We get to travel all across America for 4 months.
“We’re also doing some really iconic venues when we’re over there. We’re doing Red Rocks in Colorado, it’s such a prestigious place to play, we’re very honoured.”
You can watch the full interview with Goss.ie here:
