User:Marbhna/sandbox/Bilingua

Bilingua is a studio album by Irish musician Eithne Ní Uallacháin. Originally recorded in 1997-1999, the album was not released due to Eithne's death and contractual issues with its original label. Upon its release in 2014 by Gael Linn, Bilingua was met with critical acclaim and was nominated Traditional Album of the Year by The Irish Times in December 2014.

History
After signing to Sony Music, Eithne and husband Gerry O'Connor began work on three studio albums. As the duo Lá Lugh, they released Senex Puer and were working on two solo recordings.

Live performances
It is known that Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh played live at her 2008–2012 solo shows (at least one time) the following tracks: "Gardaí 'n Rí", "An Fidleoir", "Néillí Bhán", "Mazurkas", "Mo Níon Ó". She also sang live many times "Mo Níon Ó" as the lead singer during Altan's extensive 2009–2011 Celebrating the 25th anniversary tour.

Personnel

 * Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh – vocals, Irish fiddle, Hardanger fiddle
 * Manus Lunny – bouzouki, programming, vocals, guitar
 * Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill – piano
 * Dónal Lunny – bodhrán
 * Michael McGoldrick – flute, uileann Pipes
 * Jim Higgins – percussion, bodhrán
 * Graham Henderson – keyboards
 * Annbjørg Lien – Hardanger fiddle
 * Tim Edey – Guitar