Celtic Woman’s popularity spreads well beyond the borders of their homeland of Ireland. People throughout the world can’t get enough of this group of talented women. You just have to listen to these women sing once to understand the draw. And if you only hear them sing once, you’ll want it to be their glorious rendition of “Amazing Grace”.
In 2004, a former musical director for Riverdance formed the group by choosing five performers. Celtic Woman’s lineup has changed over the years, but their popularity remains consistent.
The Irish all-woman group has sold over ten million records worldwide.
They sell out shows across the globe because their shows have a reputation for being stellar.
Celtic Woman’s exposure from having concerts broadcast on PBS helped boost their fanbase in the United States and lead to sold out shows here.
They sing a variety of types of songs. In addition to singing more contemporary music, Celtic Woman has also sang gospel songs.
Their performance of “Amazing Grace” will make you an instant fan!
You can watch the moving performance the video below.
Breathtaking!
These women are amazing performers and they don’t shy away from religious songs.
One of their most beautiful performance’s is haunting rendition of a selection of the Requiem Mass, “Pie Jesu”.
You can literally feel the grace and emotion flowing from this stunning performance.
You can watch Celtic Woman perform “Pie Jesu” below.
The words to “Pie Jesu” are just as powerful as its music. Here is the translation of the Latin to English:
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Everlasting, everlasting rest
It’s no wonder that Celtic Woman has fans the world over. Their stunning voices are captivating! Their performance of “You Raise Me Up” is also superb. Click here to watch that.
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