MP3 Traveling Home - FOLK: Irish Traditional

Traditional Irish music with a touch of American folk.

12 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Irish Traditional, FOLK: Celtic Folk



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Allison Barber brings a purity of voice and an earthy soulfulness to both traditional and contemporary Celtic music. With a talent that âtouches hearts and soulsâ this fresh singer/songwriter captures her audiencesâ attention from the first note.

Allison lives in Brooklyn, NY, in high demand as a singer in the traditional scene. Allison has had the privilege of singing with a variety of renowned musicians and has recently joined forces with Jameson's Revenge as well as Tony DeMarco and The Atlantic Wave. Allison is a regular draw at various seisiúns in Manhattan and performs at festivals throughout New England and the Tri-State area. Recently Allison had the honor of participating and singing in workshops with Gaelic singer, Margaret Bennett.

Allison was born in Boston, growing up amid the sounds of Irish and Scottish music from a young age. She began performing at age 13, starting her vocal and piano training in classical music at the Boston Conservatory. After completing her undergraduate degree at Ithaca College, Allison moved to Edinburgh where she traveled extensively throughout Scotland and Ireland to reconnect with the traditional and folk styles of singing. She honed her skill and style by performing everywhere from street corners to various local pubs. In New York, Allison began studying Irish Gaelic at the NYU Glucksman Ireland House and spent time training in the Sean-nós style of singing.

Allison recently released her debut album, âTraveling Homeâ, with Yonas Media. This 12-track album brings together the haunting vocals of Allison Barber with the energetic sounds of dynamic traditional musicians Tony DeMarco, Isaac Alderson, Alan Murray, Dan Lowery, Anna Colliton, Martin McCormack, Darren Maloney, Brian Boyce and Gawain Mathews. The CD also features original songs by Allison. Pulling from her own experiences while traveling, Allisonâs innovative and down-to-earth writing echoes with a sense of truthfulness her audiences can relate to. Allison creates a unique style of her own where traditional Irish meets American folk.