HEATHER DALE: The Road to Santiago

Heather Dale

The Road to Santiago

© 2005 Amphisbaena Music (676868141522)

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Original world folk with Celtic roots, inspired by legends from around the world. Combines Celtic folk, world, blues, jazz and folk-rock.

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Heather Dale cheerfully disregards the stereotypical limits for both folk singer-songwriters and Celtic balladeers. Tapping into the continuing evolution of Celtic peoples worldwide, this Canadian recording artist offers a new type of Celtic music for the 21st century: a playful, passionate blend of tradition and innovation. "Her music is powerful stuff, reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan but with a depth and resonance rooted in its mythic sources." (Vancouver Sun)

With the release of her fifth CD 'The Road to Santiago', Heather embarked on a three-year odyssey, which saw her playing concerts across North America and Europe: from Budapest to London to San Francisco. Her original songs deliver cunning commentary on honest love, self-image, sexual tensions, civil disobedience and a variety of other topics, with musical influences ranging from Celtic folk to modern blues and world music. Released in 2005 on her own Amphis Music label, 'The Road to Santiago' showcases the vibrancy of Heather Dale's own personal journey.

Heather Dale tours full-time (100+ concerts per year) across North America and Europe. Recordings by Heather Dale include: The Gabriel Hounds (2008), The Hidden Path: Live & Rarities (2006), The Road to Santiago (2005), May Queen (2003), This Endris Night (2002), Call The Names (2001), and The Trial of Lancelot (2000).

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  • The Road to Santiago
    author: tan

    I'm so glad to have discovered Heather Dale.The recording is good and her voice inspiring!

  • Celtic-flavoured Goodness
    author: S Fox

    I've been listening to Heather for a long time now and while I think "May Queen" is still my favourite Heather Dale CD, this comes a close second. Over the years her voice and instrumentals have become more and more polished. If you really enjoy Heather's style of music then you should check out her website to see her whole CD catalog. Heather has great Celtic influences and SCA roots... Well done.

  • one of the best Celtic-influenced CDs of the year
    author: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine

    Canadian Heather Dale's fifth release is an excellent find. The Road to Santiago finds her in top form, with confident and often sassy vocals. The album has some fine Celtic textures including good double fiddle on The Greyhound, and just the right amount of guitar on the nearly a capella Holly, Ivy and Yew. Heather Dale has been compared to Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan, but her interest in Arthurian legends and Native American imagery gives the music an added dimension that's a joy to discover. The Road To Santiago has its roots set firmly in Gaeldom, but there are many influences at work including a taste of piano blues on Confession, and on Sedna, there's a hint of Australian aboriginal sounds that would fall flat in lesser hands. On this CD it works quite well. Medusa is one of the best songs on the CD, and probably one with a good deal of commercial potential. Heather Dale puts herself on par with Tori Amos here-no easy feat-but this song rises to its own category. The energy running through Medusa is worth the price of the entire album. Dale is getting some much-deserved attention. Her tours have extended beyond Canada into the UK and America, and the singer's popularity is growing fast. After hearing The Road To Santiago, it's easy to understand. Her confidence and skill behind the microphone make it easy to forget you're listening to a studio album instead of a live performance. This could be one of the best Celtic-influenced CDs of the year.

  • A cd that will stay in my collection for a long time.
    author: Rikki

    I came looking for music by Heather Dale based on a review by Marc Gunn. The Road to Santiago is filled with songs that have you humming the tunes after hearing them. This cd spends a lot of time in the computer at work.

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