The 11th studio album from Ireland's
Celtic Woman
, 2016's
Voices of Angels
, showcases the long-running all-female vocal ensemble's sophisticated, harmony-based sound. The album follows up their popular 2015 effort,
Destiny
, and once again finds them delivering a mix of originals, traditional folk songs, classical pieces, and well-curated pop covers. The album was recorded in Dublin and features
backed by the 72-piece
Orchestra of Ireland
. Showcased are band vocalists
Mairead Carlin
,
Eabha McMahon
, and
Susan McFadden
. Also showcased is fiddler
Tara McNeill
, as well as former member and returning guest artist
Meav Ni Mhaolchatha
. [
was also released with two bonus tracks, "Silent Night" and "Once in Royal David's City."] ~ Matt Collar