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Artist who created the “Aes Sidhe” album cover

Ashes in Orange Peels

Artist who created “The Oracle” and “Out of My Dreams and Into My Arms” album covers

Artist who created “The Cave” album cover

I’m excited to share that I’ll be playing music (and also tattooing @triplegoddesstattoos) at the @boynevalleyvikingexperience at Slane Castle May 16-17, in Ireland.
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I’ll share more as the event nears, but hope to see some of my dear Irish friends there!
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#joyshannon #boynevalleyvikingexperience #irishharp #paganfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

I’m excited to share that I’ll be playing music (and also tattooing @triplegoddesstattoos) at the @boynevalleyvikingexperience at Slane Castle May 16-17, in Ireland.
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I’ll share more as the event nears, but hope to see some of my dear Irish friends there!
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#joyshannon #boynevalleyvikingexperience #irishharp #paganfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

Lately we have been getting more reviews and interviews about our latest album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”. We are so grateful for the continued support for this very special album to us. Go raibh maith agat!
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We have quite a few wonderful new projects going on at the moment that I cannot wait to reveal…
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(Film by @matthew_d_kollar, featuring @cbrowncello, @rothicka, @feral.sara, @masha.doll, @adamsfalconry)
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk

Lately we have been getting more reviews and interviews about our latest album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”. We are so grateful for the continued support for this very special album to us. Go raibh maith agat!
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We have quite a few wonderful new projects going on at the moment that I cannot wait to reveal…
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(Film by @matthew_d_kollar, featuring @cbrowncello, @rothicka, @feral.sara, @masha.doll, @adamsfalconry)
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk

Wishing my beautiful, dear friend @ameliabarron a wonderful birthday. Amelia is the most amazing singer and creative force that I am endlessly inspired by. I am so deeply grateful to have worked with her for the last 10+ years on so many albums and shows, where she contributed her transcendent voice and talents. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
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Photo by @matthew_d_kollar

Wishing my beautiful, dear friend @ameliabarron a wonderful birthday. Amelia is the most amazing singer and creative force that I am endlessly inspired by. I am so deeply grateful to have worked with her for the last 10+ years on so many albums and shows, where she contributed her transcendent voice and talents. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
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Photo by @matthew_d_kollar

Happy day of love to my dear husband, mo chuisle mo chroí, s�íocháin mo chroí. As Faramir said to Éowyn… “I say this to you, you are beautiful, and I love you…”
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Wishing you all peace and love on this day and everyday.
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Photo 1 by @westimagery

Happy day of love to my dear husband, mo chuisle mo chroí, síocháin mo chroí. As Faramir said to Éowyn… “I say this to you, you are beautiful, and I love you…”
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Wishing you all peace and love on this day and everyday.
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Photo 1 by @westimagery

Excited for the limited edition cassette release of my album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” on @fiadhproductions, with a beautiful layout design featuring the art of @seanfitzgeraldart and @nordictattoo and photos by @sacredhalla
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Thank you for all the support of this album- it’s been such a warm reception with so much kindness and it really means the world to me.
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Some cds are still available at my Bandcamp (joyshannon.bandcamp.com) and cassettes are for sale at @fiadhproductions
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Thank you to all the wonderful artists who made this album so beautiful: @leilaabdulrauf , @travellersrest_pdx, @mariafranzartist, @ruthtolkien , @cbrowncello, @egostravinsky, and production by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk, hawks by @adamsfalconry and costume by @rothicka
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#darkfolk #irishharp #irishfolkmusic #witchfolk #tolkien

Excited for the limited edition cassette release of my album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” on @fiadhproductions, with a beautiful layout design featuring the art of @seanfitzgeraldart and @nordictattoo and photos by @sacredhalla
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Thank you for all the support of this album- it’s been such a warm reception with so much kindness and it really means the world to me.
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Some cds are still available at my Bandcamp (joyshannon.bandcamp.com) and cassettes are for sale at @fiadhproductions
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Thank you to all the wonderful artists who made this album so beautiful: @leilaabdulrauf , @travellersrest_pdx, @mariafranzartist, @ruthtolkien , @cbrowncello, @egostravinsky, and production by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk, hawks by @adamsfalconry and costume by @rothicka
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#darkfolk #irishharp #irishfolkmusic #witchfolk #tolkien

During the time of Imbolc, the goddess Brigid is often honoured at the holy wells associated with her as a goddess and saint.
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Holy wells are some of what I find to be the most interesting historic sites in Ireland. They are sites once honoured by our ancient ancestors, as the sources of life and healing, associated with various gods and goddesses. These have continually been sacred places, even after they were converted to Christian sites. But I observe that these sites are just sacred places of the earth, no matter how culture has evolved around them to try to label them.
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(Photo 1 by @chixun in a skirt by @hoganmclaughlin and the rest by me.)
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

During the time of Imbolc, the goddess Brigid is often honoured at the holy wells associated with her as a goddess and saint.
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Holy wells are some of what I find to be the most interesting historic sites in Ireland. They are sites once honoured by our ancient ancestors, as the sources of life and healing, associated with various gods and goddesses. These have continually been sacred places, even after they were converted to Christian sites. But I observe that these sites are just sacred places of the earth, no matter how culture has evolved around them to try to label them.
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(Photo 1 by @chixun in a skirt by @hoganmclaughlin and the rest by me.)
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

Lá Fhéile Bríde sona duit! Happy imbolc to you.
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My song “imbolc: invocation to Brigit” is still my most streamed song and I have this beautiful holiday and my wonderful listeners to thank. Go raibh maith agat!
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But for something different, here’s my song “Beren and Lúthien”… may this beautiful start of spring bring you peace and deep connection to the earth, your ancestors and your purpose in life.
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beannachtaí na sinsear oraibh!
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #imbolc

Lá Fhéile Bríde sona duit! Happy imbolc to you.
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My song “imbolc: invocation to Brigit” is still my most streamed song and I have this beautiful holiday and my wonderful listeners to thank. Go raibh maith agat!
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But for something different, here’s my song “Beren and Lúthien”… may this beautiful start of spring bring you peace and deep connection to the earth, your ancestors and your purpose in life.
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beannachtaí na sinsear oraibh!
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #imbolc

Wanted to thank all the journalists who have interviewed me about my last album and upcoming documentary (more to come on that). I’ve had a lot of really fulfilling and inspiring conversations with wonderful writers and artists themselves.
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Excited to share some upcoming articles when they come out!
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Go raibh maith agat i gconai!
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Photo by @rothicka
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#joyshannon #paganfolk #irishharp #irishfolkmusic #witchfolkmusic

Wanted to thank all the journalists who have interviewed me about my last album and upcoming documentary (more to come on that). I’ve had a lot of really fulfilling and inspiring conversations with wonderful writers and artists themselves.
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Excited to share some upcoming articles when they come out!
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Go raibh maith agat i gconai!
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Photo by @rothicka
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#joyshannon #paganfolk #irishharp #irishfolkmusic #witchfolkmusic

I had to repost this beautiful photo of @destroy_paradise somewhere in nature in Germany holding my album with one of our shirts on. He shared a beautiful review of my album, and I am so grateful for that! Danke! (Also we are going to share these shirts for sale shortly!)
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destroy_paradise *Anzeige | JOY SHANNON - IN THE FOREST SINGING SORROWLESS
“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” is a quiet, atmospheric piece driven by mood and texture rather than drama. Shannon’s clear, restrained vocals blend gently with the floating instrumentation, creating a sense of calm tinged with introspective melancholy. The song feels almost meditative, like walking through a silent forest where sorrow is not erased but softly transformed. Overall, it’s a delicate and poetic work that lingers long after it ends. Check it now”

I had to repost this beautiful photo of @destroy_paradise somewhere in nature in Germany holding my album with one of our shirts on. He shared a beautiful review of my album, and I am so grateful for that! Danke! (Also we are going to share these shirts for sale shortly!)
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destroy_paradise *Anzeige | JOY SHANNON - IN THE FOREST SINGING SORROWLESS
“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” is a quiet, atmospheric piece driven by mood and texture rather than drama. Shannon’s clear, restrained vocals blend gently with the floating instrumentation, creating a sense of calm tinged with introspective melancholy. The song feels almost meditative, like walking through a silent forest where sorrow is not erased but softly transformed. Overall, it’s a delicate and poetic work that lingers long after it ends. Check it now”

I heard that there’s a thing about reminiscing about 2016… well here’s me bleeding fake blood in the snow in 2016, for our music video for “Mabon: Airmid Bring Back the Dead”. Just me trying to embody the Irish goddess Airmid, dying in the winter to come back in the spring…
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And featured is @matthew_d_kollar laughing at me as I discover having fake blood on my bare hands in the snow is painful… but we all suffered for that shoot!
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Thank you Joe and Matt and Maguire for still working with me on so many more film shoots these 10 years later, even after that crazy idea.
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I heard that there’s a thing about reminiscing about 2016… well here’s me bleeding fake blood in the snow in 2016, for our music video for “Mabon: Airmid Bring Back the Dead”. Just me trying to embody the Irish goddess Airmid, dying in the winter to come back in the spring…
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And featured is @matthew_d_kollar laughing at me as I discover having fake blood on my bare hands in the snow is painful… but we all suffered for that shoot!
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Thank you Joe and Matt and Maguire for still working with me on so many more film shoots these 10 years later, even after that crazy idea.
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Spent some incredible time in the mountains with dear friends this last week. Thank you endlessly to @rothickarthaus @feral.sara and @masha.doll

Spent some incredible time in the mountains with dear friends this last week. Thank you endlessly to @rothickarthaus @feral.sara and @masha.doll

“The leaves were long the grass was green
The hemlock was tall and fair
In the glade she was seen
He peered through the hemlock leaves
To see she was dancing there
To a music unseen…”
“Beren and Lúthien” feat. @leilaabdulrauf
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Photo by @spiegelwelten_photography, harp by @harpsicleharps
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#paganfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #paganwitch #irishharp

“The leaves were long the grass was green
The hemlock was tall and fair
In the glade she was seen
He peered through the hemlock leaves
To see she was dancing there
To a music unseen…”
“Beren and Lúthien” feat. @leilaabdulrauf
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Photo by @spiegelwelten_photography, harp by @harpsicleharps
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#paganfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #paganwitch #irishharp

As the new year is beginning, I am feeling deeply grateful for all the support of my latest album. The album cover by the amazing artist @seanfitzgeraldart, really created the most beautiful piece of art… this inspires my vision for this new year… I plan to spend more time in forests, writing more music. :)
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Photo by @spiegelwelten_photography
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As the new year is beginning, I am feeling deeply grateful for all the support of my latest album. The album cover by the amazing artist @seanfitzgeraldart, really created the most beautiful piece of art… this inspires my vision for this new year… I plan to spend more time in forests, writing more music. :)
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Photo by @spiegelwelten_photography
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Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh!
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Today is “women’s Christmas”, which is a day that honours the women of Ireland… I am proud to be part of the lineage of women in my family- I’m so grateful for all my wonderful cousins in Ireland and all the kindness they’ve shown me. I’m also proud to know I come from very strong women of the past who survived so much.
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I am also proud to be part of a culture that has a deep lineage in honouring the goddesses of the land. So here I am at the “naval of Ireland” at the Hill of Uisneach (with one of my cousins and most favourite people in the world.) This is the place that represents the womb of the goddess Ériu, who is the land of Ireland, from which we all come.
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Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh!
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Today is “women’s Christmas”, which is a day that honours the women of Ireland… I am proud to be part of the lineage of women in my family- I’m so grateful for all my wonderful cousins in Ireland and all the kindness they’ve shown me. I’m also proud to know I come from very strong women of the past who survived so much.
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I am also proud to be part of a culture that has a deep lineage in honouring the goddesses of the land. So here I am at the “naval of Ireland” at the Hill of Uisneach (with one of my cousins and most favourite people in the world.) This is the place that represents the womb of the goddess Ériu, who is the land of Ireland, from which we all come.
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Wishing you all a peaceful start to the new year and a blessed full moon, filled with the wisdom of our ancestors and the guidance of the animals and the earth.
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beannachtaí na sinsear.
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Wishing you all a peaceful start to the new year and a blessed full moon, filled with the wisdom of our ancestors and the guidance of the animals and the earth.
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beannachtaí na sinsear.
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Thank you to all who supported my music this year and all the incredible artists who shared their talents with me and my album and music videos. You all keep me inspired and created and for that I’m beyond grateful. Especially this past year, your support has meant the world.
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Thank you @suricatemusic and @tompolymathpr for all your support always too!!
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Thank you to all who supported my music this year and all the incredible artists who shared their talents with me and my album and music videos. You all keep me inspired and created and for that I’m beyond grateful. Especially this past year, your support has meant the world.
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Thank you @suricatemusic and @tompolymathpr for all your support always too!!
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Blessed Winter Solstice to you. Grianstad an Gheimhridh beannaithe duit!
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Wishing you love, peace, inspiration and connection to your ancestors this solstice and always.
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Photo by @matthew_d_kollar
Featuring Horus the hawk @adamsfalconry
Clothes by @rothicka

Blessed Winter Solstice to you. Grianstad an Gheimhridh beannaithe duit!
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Wishing you love, peace, inspiration and connection to your ancestors this solstice and always.
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Photo by @matthew_d_kollar
Featuring Horus the hawk @adamsfalconry
Clothes by @rothicka

I am so sad to share that I must cancel my performance at @recirclehome for their style festival tonight. I have lost my voice due to whatever bug is going around and I have spent the past few days nurturing it to come back but I am still just not singing like myself. :/
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I will miss performing for this lovely event so much! @jaimeblackmusic will still be performing her wonderful music!
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Wishing you all a blessed Yule season!
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Photo by @sacredhalla

I am so sad to share that I must cancel my performance at @recirclehome for their style festival tonight. I have lost my voice due to whatever bug is going around and I have spent the past few days nurturing it to come back but I am still just not singing like myself. :/
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I will miss performing for this lovely event so much! @jaimeblackmusic will still be performing her wonderful music!
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Wishing you all a blessed Yule season!
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Photo by @sacredhalla

Wishing you all a beautiful and peaceful season as the days grow shorter. I will be performing at the beautiful Yule Night Market celebration @recirclehome this Sunday at about 6:30 pm, followed by @jaimeblackmusic
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beannachtaí grianstad an gheimhridh! Winter Solstice Blessings!
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #harpmusic #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic

Wishing you all a beautiful and peaceful season as the days grow shorter. I will be performing at the beautiful Yule Night Market celebration @recirclehome this Sunday at about 6:30 pm, followed by @jaimeblackmusic
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beannachtaí grianstad an gheimhridh! Winter Solstice Blessings!
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #harpmusic #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic

As we near the darkening days leading to the winter solstice, my heart is full of gratitude for all the support of our album and music videos this year. Thank you endlessly.
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As these days grow darker, I am going back to writing and recording music and dreaming up the next projects…
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishharp #celticharp

As we near the darkening days leading to the winter solstice, my heart is full of gratitude for all the support of our album and music videos this year. Thank you endlessly.
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As these days grow darker, I am going back to writing and recording music and dreaming up the next projects…
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishharp #celticharp

Thank you for all your support of our newest release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”. And thank you endlessly to all the amazing creative musicians and artists would created this with us.
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Today I started to record the next project and I am so excited to do so. Thank you for all your support that helps me keep making more music.
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Míle buíochas!
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Thank you for all your support of our newest release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”. And thank you endlessly to all the amazing creative musicians and artists would created this with us.
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Today I started to record the next project and I am so excited to do so. Thank you for all your support that helps me keep making more music.
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Míle buíochas!
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I recently did an interview with @atthebarrier and they asked me to write about one of my favorite bands. I chose the incredible music of @osiandthejupiter
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I’m so grateful for their inspiring music and the wonderful experiences I’ve had working with them on my last two albums, plus their album “Cedar and Sage”.
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#joyshannon #osiandthejupiter #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic

I recently did an interview with @atthebarrier and they asked me to write about one of my favorite bands. I chose the incredible music of @osiandthejupiter
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I’m so grateful for their inspiring music and the wonderful experiences I’ve had working with them on my last two albums, plus their album “Cedar and Sage”.
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#joyshannon #osiandthejupiter #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic

Thank you for all your support of our album release for “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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We hope the music brings love and peace to all who listen to it.
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Photo by @sacredhalla

Thank you for all your support of our album release for “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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We hope the music brings love and peace to all who listen to it.
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Photo by @sacredhalla

Today we release the instrumentals of our new Tolkien-inspired album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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The cover of this album was designed by the wonderful artist @nordictattoo, who designed the dragon, with the borders (and harp album cover) designed by the amazing @seanfitzgeraldart.
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This album features the musicianship of @cbrowncello, @egostravinsky, @leilaabdulrauf, and @travellersrest_pdx
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Thank you to all who made this album so beautiful. Thank you to @suricatemusic and @tompolymathpr for everything!

Today we release the instrumentals of our new Tolkien-inspired album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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The cover of this album was designed by the wonderful artist @nordictattoo, who designed the dragon, with the borders (and harp album cover) designed by the amazing @seanfitzgeraldart.
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This album features the musicianship of @cbrowncello, @egostravinsky, @leilaabdulrauf, and @travellersrest_pdx
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Thank you to all who made this album so beautiful. Thank you to @suricatemusic and @tompolymathpr for everything!

Our instrumentals and video for “Song of the Rohirrim” from our album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” come out tomorrow…
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Made so beautiful by cellist @cbrowncello and multi-instrumentalist @egostravinsky
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #tolkien

Our instrumentals and video for “Song of the Rohirrim” from our album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” come out tomorrow…
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Made so beautiful by cellist @cbrowncello and multi-instrumentalist @egostravinsky
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #tolkien

As a bonus release this Friday Nov 21, we have the instrumentals from the album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” coming out…
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Here’s the video for “Song of the Rohirrim”, featuring the beautiful cellos of @cbrowncello and the multi-instrumentalist magic of @egostravinsky.
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We hope the songs bring you peace, as they did for us in the making of them.
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #pagan #tolkien

As a bonus release this Friday Nov 21, we have the instrumentals from the album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” coming out…
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Here’s the video for “Song of the Rohirrim”, featuring the beautiful cellos of @cbrowncello and the multi-instrumentalist magic of @egostravinsky.
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We hope the songs bring you peace, as they did for us in the making of them.
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #pagan #tolkien

This Friday Nov 21, we release the instrumental album of “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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These songs showcase the amazing cellos of @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter and guitars and piano by @egostravinsky and synths by @leilaabdulrauf and @travellersrest_pdx
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Thank you endlessly for your support! Our music videos have gotten 100k views on YouTube and we are so grateful!
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #pagan #irishfolk #paganmusic

This Friday Nov 21, we release the instrumental album of “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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These songs showcase the amazing cellos of @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter and guitars and piano by @egostravinsky and synths by @leilaabdulrauf and @travellersrest_pdx
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Thank you endlessly for your support! Our music videos have gotten 100k views on YouTube and we are so grateful!
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #pagan #irishfolk #paganmusic

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” was made beautiful by the talents of incredible musicians. Cellist @cbrowncello elevated every song with his soaring cellos, multi-instrumentalist @egostravinsky created incredible textures and nuance with his guitar, piano and vocals and @travellersrest_pdx added epic ambient synths and vocals.
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You can hear all of these amazing musicians create together in our song “Misty Mountains”.
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Eternal gratitude to working with these incredible musicians who make making music so inspiring. Thank you so so much.
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Photo 1 and 2 by @sacredhalla
Photo 3 by @codyketophotography
Photo 4 by @alicanors_

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” was made beautiful by the talents of incredible musicians. Cellist @cbrowncello elevated every song with his soaring cellos, multi-instrumentalist @egostravinsky created incredible textures and nuance with his guitar, piano and vocals and @travellersrest_pdx added epic ambient synths and vocals.
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You can hear all of these amazing musicians create together in our song “Misty Mountains”.
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Eternal gratitude to working with these incredible musicians who make making music so inspiring. Thank you so so much.
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Photo 1 and 2 by @sacredhalla
Photo 3 by @codyketophotography
Photo 4 by @alicanors_

I miss singing to hawks… I really fell in love with the birds we worked with for our music video for “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien and Maria Franz @mariafranzartist)”
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Thank you endlessly @adamsfalconry for sharing your amazing creatures with us.
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Film by @matthew_d_kollar, featuring @rothicka, @masha.doll, @feral.sara and @cbrowncello

I miss singing to hawks… I really fell in love with the birds we worked with for our music video for “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien and Maria Franz @mariafranzartist)”
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Thank you endlessly @adamsfalconry for sharing your amazing creatures with us.
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Film by @matthew_d_kollar, featuring @rothicka, @masha.doll, @feral.sara and @cbrowncello

Thank you so much for all the support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien.
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One of the songs “Finduilas” is a song about the backstory of Faramir and Boromir’s mother Finduilas, as referenced in the appendix of “The Lord of the Rings”.
This song is close to my heart, because it tells a very raw tale of grief. She died when Faramir was 12, and the song speaks of the terrible absence and grief created in her loss. It is a companion song to my song “Faramir”, about Faramir falling in love with Eowyn. When Faramir fell for Eowyn, he gifted her his mother’s cloak, that looked like the night sky. I always got the sense that Faramir found someone who he would have been so proud to have introduced to his mother, so this gesture was very meaningful and perhaps healed some of his heart ache.
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So, “Finduilas” is a special song, that tells the story of the loss of a mother and “Faramir” tells the story of the healing love he experiences later. Writing these songs helped me with some of my own griefs about loss and it makes me appreciate how meaningful Tolkien’s writing is.
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Photos by @sacredhalla with costumes by @rothicka and amazing hawks from @adamsfalconry, cello on this song by @cbrowncello
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #tolkien #tolkienlore #tolkienfolk🍃

Thank you so much for all the support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien.
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One of the songs “Finduilas” is a song about the backstory of Faramir and Boromir’s mother Finduilas, as referenced in the appendix of “The Lord of the Rings”.
This song is close to my heart, because it tells a very raw tale of grief. She died when Faramir was 12, and the song speaks of the terrible absence and grief created in her loss. It is a companion song to my song “Faramir”, about Faramir falling in love with Eowyn. When Faramir fell for Eowyn, he gifted her his mother’s cloak, that looked like the night sky. I always got the sense that Faramir found someone who he would have been so proud to have introduced to his mother, so this gesture was very meaningful and perhaps healed some of his heart ache.
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So, “Finduilas” is a special song, that tells the story of the loss of a mother and “Faramir” tells the story of the healing love he experiences later. Writing these songs helped me with some of my own griefs about loss and it makes me appreciate how meaningful Tolkien’s writing is.
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Photos by @sacredhalla with costumes by @rothicka and amazing hawks from @adamsfalconry, cello on this song by @cbrowncello
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #tolkien #tolkienlore #tolkienfolk🍃

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, takes its name from a line from J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem “Beren and Lúthien”.
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This beautiful poem, which I edited and adapted to fit my song of the same name, is about a man falling in love with an elf. Their love story happens in the forest- a magical haven from the outside world. To me, the lines from this poem reflect what love, friendship, music and art can create- a sanctuary from the harshness or judgment in the world.
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The wonderful @leilaabdulrauf adds beautiful atmosphere to this song and @cbrowncello creates such emotive cello harmonies. Film created by @michaelalanmarsh
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #pagan #paganmusic #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, takes its name from a line from J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem “Beren and Lúthien”.
-
This beautiful poem, which I edited and adapted to fit my song of the same name, is about a man falling in love with an elf. Their love story happens in the forest- a magical haven from the outside world. To me, the lines from this poem reflect what love, friendship, music and art can create- a sanctuary from the harshness or judgment in the world.
-
The wonderful @leilaabdulrauf adds beautiful atmosphere to this song and @cbrowncello creates such emotive cello harmonies. Film created by @michaelalanmarsh
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#joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #pagan #paganmusic #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Thank you for all your support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”…
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We have sold out of CDs at @fiadhproductions but I still have some copies left at my Bandcamp:
https://joyshannon.bandcamp.com/
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(Or at the link in my bio)
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Album cover by @seanfitzgeraldart and cd disc art by @nordictattoo
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #witchfolk #witch #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic

Thank you for all your support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”…
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We have sold out of CDs at @fiadhproductions but I still have some copies left at my Bandcamp:
https://joyshannon.bandcamp.com/
-
(Or at the link in my bio)
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Album cover by @seanfitzgeraldart and cd disc art by @nordictattoo
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #witchfolk #witch #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic

Thank you for all the support around our new album. We have had so much wonderful support over the weekend.
Go raibh míle míle míle maith agaibh!
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We are sharing one of the reviews we received from @popoptica.zine:
“Timeless in sound, this is a work which is pertinent to where we find ourselves in the world today: deeply emotional, intricate and intimate in style, highly evocative and encouraging both introspection and the importance of community and collaboration – something Shannon draws on from Tolkien and Irish folklore – in bringing light back when darkness seems inevitable.”

Thank you for all the support around our new album. We have had so much wonderful support over the weekend.
Go raibh míle míle míle maith agaibh!
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We are sharing one of the reviews we received from @popoptica.zine:
“Timeless in sound, this is a work which is pertinent to where we find ourselves in the world today: deeply emotional, intricate and intimate in style, highly evocative and encouraging both introspection and the importance of community and collaboration – something Shannon draws on from Tolkien and Irish folklore – in bringing light back when darkness seems inevitable.”

Thank you for all your support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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Now streaming everywhere and available for physical purchase through @fiadhproductions
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#joyshannon #paganfolk #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk

Thank you for all your support of our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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Now streaming everywhere and available for physical purchase through @fiadhproductions
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Photo by @sacredhalla
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#joyshannon #paganfolk #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, is out now! Streaming everywhere, and physical copies available through @fiadhproductions.
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Our new music video “Beren and Lúthien (feat. Leila Abdul-Rauf)” is also out now on YouTube. (Link in our bio)
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The album features amazing guest artists: Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien, Maria Franz @mariafranzartist, Leila Abdul-Rauf @leilaabdulrauf, Travellers Rest @travellersrest_pdx, cellist C.E. Brown @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter and Syd Lewis @egostravinsky
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Produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
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Film by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #pagan #irishfolk #paganmusic #witch #witchtober #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, is out now! Streaming everywhere, and physical copies available through @fiadhproductions.
-
Our new music video “Beren and Lúthien (feat. Leila Abdul-Rauf)” is also out now on YouTube. (Link in our bio)
-
The album features amazing guest artists: Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien, Maria Franz @mariafranzartist, Leila Abdul-Rauf @leilaabdulrauf, Travellers Rest @travellersrest_pdx, cellist C.E. Brown @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter and Syd Lewis @egostravinsky
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Produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
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Film by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganfolk #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #pagan #irishfolk #paganmusic #witch #witchtober #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, is available in physical copies from @fiadhproductions or also in Long Beach, CA @fingerprintsmusic.
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@fingerprintsmusic is one of the best music stores ever, and I am so grateful for their support over the years. I have amazing memories of performing there a few times… Support local music stores, musicians and independent labels! 🖤🖤🖤
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Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”, our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, is available in physical copies from @fiadhproductions or also in Long Beach, CA @fingerprintsmusic.
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@fingerprintsmusic is one of the best music stores ever, and I am so grateful for their support over the years. I have amazing memories of performing there a few times… Support local music stores, musicians and independent labels! 🖤🖤🖤
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This Friday we release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”… our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien, featuring this song and video “Beren and Lúthien (feat. @leilaabdulrauf)”
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The album takes its name from a line from Tolkien’s poem about the man Beren who falls in love with the elf Lúthien.
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You can buy the beautifully designed album from @fiadhproductions on their Bandcamp: http://fiadh.bandcamp.com
(Link in my bio)
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Video by @michaelalanmarsh
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #paganfolkmusic #pagan #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienart

This Friday we release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”… our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien, featuring this song and video “Beren and Lúthien (feat. @leilaabdulrauf)”
-
The album takes its name from a line from Tolkien’s poem about the man Beren who falls in love with the elf Lúthien.
-
You can buy the beautifully designed album from @fiadhproductions on their Bandcamp: http://fiadh.bandcamp.com
(Link in my bio)
-
Video by @michaelalanmarsh
-
#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #paganfolkmusic #pagan #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienart

Coming out this Friday is our album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”… our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien.
-
Also coming is a video for the song “Beren and Lúthien (feat. Leila Abdul-Rauf)”
-
The wonderful @leilaabdulrauf adds her mystical ambience to this song, alongside the incredible soulful cellos of @cbrowncello
-
Filmed by @michaelalanmarsh
-
#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Coming out this Friday is our album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”… our tribute to the poetry of Tolkien.
-
Also coming is a video for the song “Beren and Lúthien (feat. Leila Abdul-Rauf)”
-
The wonderful @leilaabdulrauf adds her mystical ambience to this song, alongside the incredible soulful cellos of @cbrowncello
-
Filmed by @michaelalanmarsh
-
#darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #joyshannon #irishfolkmusic #paganwitch #paganfolkmusic #irishfolk #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃

Coming this Friday October 31, our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
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Our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, I set my original music to Tolkien’s beautiful words.
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Features guest artists: C.E. Brown @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter, Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien, Maria Franz @mariafranzartist, Leila Abdul-Rauf @leilaabdulrauf, Travellers arrest @travellersrest_pdx, Syd Lewis @egostravinsky
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Produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
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Photo by @sacredhalla, costume by @rothicka and harp by @harpsicleharps, necklace by @wolfteacreations
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#tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienmusic #joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #witchtober #witchmusic

Coming this Friday October 31, our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
-
Our tribute to the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, I set my original music to Tolkien’s beautiful words.
-
Features guest artists: C.E. Brown @cbrowncello from @osiandthejupiter, Ruth Tolkien @ruthtolkien, Maria Franz @mariafranzartist, Leila Abdul-Rauf @leilaabdulrauf, Travellers arrest @travellersrest_pdx, Syd Lewis @egostravinsky
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Produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
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Photo by @sacredhalla, costume by @rothicka and harp by @harpsicleharps, necklace by @wolfteacreations
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#tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienmusic #joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #witchtober #witchmusic

This Sunday we celebrate the Samhain season, by performing a special album release set, alongside @jaimeblackmusic
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@recirclehome in Long Beach, CA
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Video by @feral.sara and photo by @instantangeleyes
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#joyshannon #witchfolk #witch #samhain #samhainseason #recirclehome #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic

This Sunday we celebrate the Samhain season, by performing a special album release set, alongside @jaimeblackmusic
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@recirclehome in Long Beach, CA
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Video by @feral.sara and photo by @instantangeleyes
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#joyshannon #witchfolk #witch #samhain #samhainseason #recirclehome #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic

Coming October 31: “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”
A tribute to the poetry of Tolkien, with words by Tolkien and music by Joy Shannon
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Photo by @sacredhalla, hawks provided by @adamsfalconry
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#joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #greenwitch #witchtober

Coming October 31: “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”
A tribute to the poetry of Tolkien, with words by Tolkien and music by Joy Shannon
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Photo by @sacredhalla, hawks provided by @adamsfalconry
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#joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #greenwitch #witchtober

Thank you for all your support of our new single and music video. We are so excited to release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” on October 31!
-
Physical copies available through @fiadhproductions
With beautiful album art by @seanfitzgeraldart and @nordictattoo
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Presave our album where ever you stream music, at the link in our bio or here:

https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
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Photo by @sacredhalla, wonderful hawk friend provided by @adamsfalconry and costume by @rothicka
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#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienart

Thank you for all your support of our new single and music video. We are so excited to release “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” on October 31!
-
Physical copies available through @fiadhproductions
With beautiful album art by @seanfitzgeraldart and @nordictattoo
-
Presave our album where ever you stream music, at the link in our bio or here:

https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
-
Photo by @sacredhalla, wonderful hawk friend provided by @adamsfalconry and costume by @rothicka
-
#joyshannon #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienart

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” is being released by @fiadhproductions on October 31.
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You can buy a physical copy of the album from their website: http://fiadh.bandcamp.com
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So honoured to be working with this lovely label. Go raibh maith agat Fiadh!

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#fiadhproductions #joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienart #witchfolkmusic #witch #witchesofinstagram #witchtober

Our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” is being released by @fiadhproductions on October 31.
-
You can buy a physical copy of the album from their website: http://fiadh.bandcamp.com
-
So honoured to be working with this lovely label. Go raibh maith agat Fiadh!

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#fiadhproductions #joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #tolkien #tolkienart #witchfolkmusic #witch #witchesofinstagram #witchtober

Coming October 31, our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
-
For this album, I wrote original music to J.R.R. Tolkien’s poems. The album title is a quote from Tolkien’s poem “Beren and Lúthien” about the tragic love story between a man and an elf. Tolkien describes the forest as a haven from the sorrows of the world, where love can flourish. This idea connected deeply to me, as love and nature feel like sanctuaries from the world’s sorrows.
-
Presave the album at the link in our bio or here:
https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
-
Photo by @sacredhalla
-
#tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienfan #joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #darkfolk

Coming October 31, our new album “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”.
-
For this album, I wrote original music to J.R.R. Tolkien’s poems. The album title is a quote from Tolkien’s poem “Beren and Lúthien” about the tragic love story between a man and an elf. Tolkien describes the forest as a haven from the sorrows of the world, where love can flourish. This idea connected deeply to me, as love and nature feel like sanctuaries from the world’s sorrows.
-
Presave the album at the link in our bio or here:
https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
-
Photo by @sacredhalla
-
#tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienfan #joyshannon #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #darkfolk

“Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)” streaming everywhere now. Thank you for your support of our music!
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One of the things that connected me to this poem by J.R.R. Tolkien was his description of the elven afterlife as a place where ideas are instantly manifested:
“I sang of leaves and the leaves there grew
Of wind I sang and the branches blew…”
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This reminded me of how the ancient Irish described the afterlife of Tír Tairngiri, the place of promise, where thoughts became instant realities.
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Also, I am in love with this hawk who I sang to in this video. It was such a curious and sweet soul, who seemed to like listening to me.
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Film by @matthew_d_kollar, hawks provided by @adamsfalconry, cello by @cbrowncello, costumes by @rothicka and performers @masha.doll, @feral.sara, crew @kaszyperski and @recirclewitch

“Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)” streaming everywhere now. Thank you for your support of our music!
-
One of the things that connected me to this poem by J.R.R. Tolkien was his description of the elven afterlife as a place where ideas are instantly manifested:
“I sang of leaves and the leaves there grew
Of wind I sang and the branches blew…”
-
This reminded me of how the ancient Irish described the afterlife of Tír Tairngiri, the place of promise, where thoughts became instant realities.
-
Also, I am in love with this hawk who I sang to in this video. It was such a curious and sweet soul, who seemed to like listening to me.
-
Film by @matthew_d_kollar, hawks provided by @adamsfalconry, cello by @cbrowncello, costumes by @rothicka and performers @masha.doll, @feral.sara, crew @kaszyperski and @recirclewitch

“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” coming October 31…
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Thank you for all your support of our new single “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)”
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Each of the songs in the album feature poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien with original music by me, Joy Shannon. I cannot wait to share them all!
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Photo by @matthew_d_kollar
#joyshannon #irishfolk #tolkien #tolkienart #tolkienmusic #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk

“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” coming October 31…
-
Thank you for all your support of our new single “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)”
-
Each of the songs in the album feature poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien with original music by me, Joy Shannon. I cannot wait to share them all!
-
-
Photo by @matthew_d_kollar
#joyshannon #irishfolk #tolkien #tolkienart #tolkienmusic #darkfolkmusic #darkfolk

Coming October 31, “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”
-
My tribute to the beautiful poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his words set to my original music.
-
“Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)” now streaming everywhere.
-
Presave the album at the link at my bio or here: https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
-
Photo by @sacredhalla
#joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

Coming October 31, “In the Forest Singing Sorrowless”
-
My tribute to the beautiful poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his words set to my original music.
-
“Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)” now streaming everywhere.
-
Presave the album at the link at my bio or here: https://music.suricatemusic.com/sorrowless
-
Photo by @sacredhalla
#joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic

“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” comes out October 31.
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The cover art and borders for this album were created by the amazing artist @seanfitzgeraldart, with the central dragon designed by @nordictattoo.
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Both of these artists have continually deeply inspired own art and it is such an honour and privilege to have their art on my album.
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#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienart

“In the Forest Singing Sorrowless” comes out October 31.
-
The cover art and borders for this album were created by the amazing artist @seanfitzgeraldart, with the central dragon designed by @nordictattoo.
-
Both of these artists have continually deeply inspired own art and it is such an honour and privilege to have their art on my album.
-
#darkfolk #darkfolkmusic #irishfolkmusic #irishfolk #joyshannon #tolkien #tolkienart

Thank you for your support of our new song “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)”
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I wrote this song from Tolkien’s poem “Galadriel’s Song”, about the elven afterlife. I chose to write this whole album (out Oct 31), from Tolkien’s poetry, because I have always found great hope and encouragement from his works. I personally was going through a challenging time this last year, while I was working in the album. I was going through treatments for breast cancer, and Tolkien’s writings always made me feel inspired and determined to make it through a tough journey.
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It is my deepest intention behind the album that I hope it brings others hope and peace, during their own challenges, whatever they may be.
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Video by @matthew_d_kollar, with @adamsfalconry, costumes @rothicka, performers @masha.doll, @feral.sara, @cbrowncello, crew @kaszyperski @recirclewitch, @egostravinsky, produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
#joyshannon #irishfolk #darkfolk #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienart #darkfolkmusic

Thank you for your support of our new song “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and Maria Franz)”
-
I wrote this song from Tolkien’s poem “Galadriel’s Song”, about the elven afterlife. I chose to write this whole album (out Oct 31), from Tolkien’s poetry, because I have always found great hope and encouragement from his works. I personally was going through a challenging time this last year, while I was working in the album. I was going through treatments for breast cancer, and Tolkien’s writings always made me feel inspired and determined to make it through a tough journey.
-
It is my deepest intention behind the album that I hope it brings others hope and peace, during their own challenges, whatever they may be.
-
-
Video by @matthew_d_kollar, with @adamsfalconry, costumes @rothicka, performers @masha.doll, @feral.sara, @cbrowncello, crew @kaszyperski @recirclewitch, @egostravinsky, produced by Greg Chandler @esoteric_uk
#joyshannon #irishfolk #darkfolk #tolkien #tolkienfolk🍃 #tolkienart #darkfolkmusic

Thank you so much for your support of our new single and music video for the song “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and a Maria Franz)”
-
The wonderful cellos on this song, and the entire album (coming Oct 31), were performed by the incredible @cbrowncello.
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I first heard and fell in love with his passionate playing on albums by the amazing @osiandthejupiter. I think what I love most about what he does so beautifully on cello is creates incredibly layered compositions that capture the emotions of the song in ways that words fail. Thank you @cbrowncello for sharing your amazing talents with us in this album.
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Photos by @sacredhalla

Thank you so much for your support of our new single and music video for the song “Grey Havens (feat. Ruth Tolkien and a Maria Franz)”
-
The wonderful cellos on this song, and the entire album (coming Oct 31), were performed by the incredible @cbrowncello.
-
I first heard and fell in love with his passionate playing on albums by the amazing @osiandthejupiter. I think what I love most about what he does so beautifully on cello is creates incredibly layered compositions that capture the emotions of the song in ways that words fail. Thank you @cbrowncello for sharing your amazing talents with us in this album.
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Photos by @sacredhalla

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