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Cherish the Ladies
12+ albums
celticfolkirishIrish Folkworld
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Cherish the Ladies is an American female 'super group' that plays Celtic music. Originally formed from Irish-American female musicians, the current lineup is founding members Joanie Madden and Mary Coogan, both from New York, all-Ireland Champion Mirella Murray from Connemara, County Galway, on accordion, pianist Kathleen Boyle from Glasgow, Scotland, fiddler Nollaig Casey from Bandon, Co Cork, and Kate Purcell from Co Clare on vocals. When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best; "It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do", the Boston Globe, "An astonishing array of virtuosity", the Washington Post, "Expands the annals of Irish music in America, the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious", The New York Times and for the past twenty-seven years, Cherish the Ladies have proven themselves worthy to live up to these accolades and in doing so have become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music. Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, the group initially began in 1985 with a series of concerts celebrating the rise of female musicians in once a male dominated scene. The concerts were held in New York City and organized by Dr. Mick Moloney and the Ethnic Folk Arts Center. The troupe initially won recognition as the first all-women traditional music and dance ensemble, but they soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have since won many thousands of fans of t
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