in the forest singing sorrowless

Irish harpist and vocalist Joy Shannon’s newest album release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” is inspired by author J.R.R. Tolkien’s poetry, with Shannon’s original music accompanying Tolkien’s wonderful words. 

This a;bum features cellist C. E. Brown, from the dark folk band Osi and the Jupiter and guest artists Ruth Tolkien, the great granddaughter of Tolkien, Maria Franz from Heilung, Leila Abdul-Rauf, and Travellers Rest. 

The result is a mystical dream walk through Tolkien’s landscapes, through the lense of Shannon’s intimate harp and vocals.