Music Mondays: Cecile Corbel

I have always had a thing for Celtic folk music, and living in Dublin I get my fair share of that every time I stroll down Grafton street. The artist I am about to introduce to you may seem every bit as Irish as you can get: She plays the harp, has light skin and long red hair. She is however actually French, and goes by the name Cecile Corbel. It was my wife, who first took interest in Corbel's music when she stumbled upon one of her songs for the soundtrack of the upcoming Japanese animated feature "The Borrower Arrietty". Planning on buying my wife the CD I browsed iTunes for her music. And although they only had a single album (which does not contain the song from the soundtrack), I instantly fell in love with the 30 second previews streaming through my speakers, and bought the CD. I'd call it a great mix of traditional Celtic and modern day music, with songs ranging from classical waltzes to Celtic rock. Some might find her voice almost unbearingly soft, but I feel it fits the music perfectly. Check out a clip of Corbel and her harp skills after the break.