Parting Glass, Emer Kenny's gorgeous new CD is a reflection of Ireland today, a cultural  center that is awash in the influence of the 'new' Europe. Emer Kenny is an artist, like her fellow countrywoman Sinead O'Connor or America's Nora Jones, who reflects her time, with a deep understanding of musical history. While the rich traditions of Ireland are celebrated in such airs as "She Moved Through The Fair", "Sally Garden" and the title track, innovation abounds. There are Moorish and Spanish influences, readily apparent on "Moll Dubh" (pronounced 'moll dove') and in the handclap rhythms of "Breton Dance". Along the way we are treated to Emer's take on English folk ("Scarborough Fair")  - produced with a decidedly Daniel Lanois-esque flair -, the music of Brittany ("An Hini a Garan"), and "Rambling Boys Of Pleasure", a lost Irish ballad rediscovered in America in the 1800s and sent back home - all recast with touches of jazz, African and European flourishes. "Cast A Spell", "Rescue Me" and "Emer's Jig", all penned by Ms. Kenny, round out the CD perfectly, encapsulating the albums forward-looking "traditionalism"

Emer Kenny started playing Harp at the age of nine , won an Alfred Byte scholarship to study composition and harp at the College of Music, Dublin and Trinity College of Music London. She developed a unique style of Music calling on many genres of influences and landed a record deal with major U.S label Mercury in 1997. Her first album "Emer Kenny" which showcases her original vocal style and song writing talents was given a worldwide release by Polgram in 1997 to critical acclaim with sales reaching in excess of 50k. Her second album " Fades into day" was released by by L.A based label Gold Circle and distributed by Sony RED in the U.S. and Germany. It received a critics choice in Billboard magazine, was nominated for a pop award in Germany and Emer was invited to play at the prestigious Etown Gig in Denver.   Emer's Music has been featured on more than 20 commercial recordings, Top TV shows, the big screen and re-mixed twice by dance Icon Junior Vasques (Madonna, U2.)