Karen Ashbrook--Available from Maggie's Music

Karen Ashbrook
Hammered Dulcimer, Wooden Flute, Pennywhistle

With her delicate touch, trademark shimmering lilt and ear for authentic ornamentation, Karen Ashbrook is considered one of the finest Irish hammered dulcimer players anywhere. Add her wooden flute and pennywhistle playing, and you have the consummate Irish musician. Irish reviewer John O'Regan calls her recordings "Celtic music for the mind and body." We couldn't agree more!

Karen Ashbrook has performed throughout the United States, Europe & the Orient, and published a music tutor on Irish music. In addition to her solo recordings, she has recorded three albums with her Celtic ensemble, Ceoltoiri - Women of Ireland, Silver Apples of the Moon, and Celtic Lace.

"Karen has long been something of a heroine to me... Her style is at times traditional, then moves surprisingly at a tangent, making it more interesting in an unexpected way. And her whistle playing is excellent."

- Irish Edition, Philadelphia

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The CDs

Karen & Paul Oorts- Irish/ Belgium Duo

Celtic Cafe (MM224)

Karen's solo recordings:

Karen & Irish band Ceoltoiri:

Women of Ireland (MM218)
with Ceoltoiri Celtic Lace (MM203)
with Ceoltoiri Silver Apples of the Moon (MM202)

Also appearing on...

Maggie's Music Sampler, Vol 2 (MM305)
Mystic Dance - a Celtic Celebration (MM 111)
Merrily Greet the Time (MM228)
Scottish Reflections (MM225)
Carolan's Gift (MM304)
Celtic Mist (MM301)
Hazel Grove (MM211)
Grey Eyed Morn (MM201)
Maggies Music Sampler (MMsampler)
Celtic Tapestry (RS410)
Spring Will Come (RS408)

Performance Schedule

Music Books &
Instructional Materials for Dulcimer