Title: The Wexford Carols Artist: Caitriona O'Leary Label: Heresy Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5060268640627 Genre: Folk Release Date: 2026-01-30 Number of Discs: 1
Reaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas.Reaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas.
Tracks: 1.1 Tell Shepherds 1.2 An Angel This Night 1.3 Jerusalem Our Happy Home 1.4 This Is Our Christmas Day 1.5 Now to Conclude Our Christmas Mirth 1.6 The Darkest Midnight in December 1.7 An Angel This Bright Midnight 1.8 Behould Three Kings 1.9 The Angel Said to Joseph Mild 1.10 A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem 1.11 Christmas Day Is Come 1.12 The Enniscorthy Carol
