The Black Family
Country of origin:
Ireland
Type of music generally:
Celtic-flavoured pop
Status:
The Black Family get together periodically to record family albums
See also:
Wikipedia's entry for Frances Black and the Black FamilyThe Ectophiles' Guide entries for Mary Black and Frances Black.
Comparisons:
The Corrs?
General comments:
The Black Family consisted of Mary Black, Frances Black and their three brothers. They have a gorgeous album called Time for Touching Home which tells good stories and has great 4- and 5-part harmonies. They are well worth seeking out. (mjmjminla@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
A Time for Touching Home
Recordings include:
- The Black Family (1986)
- A Time for Touching Home (1990)
- What a Time (1995)
A Time for Touching Home
Release info:
1990—Dara; 1995—Celtic Corner—10020
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for folk and trad fans
Group members:
Mary Black—vocals, harmony vocals
Frances Black—vocals, harmony vocals
Martin Black—vocals, harmony vocals
Michael Black—vocals, harmony vocals
Shay Black—vocals, harmony vocals
Guest artists:
Pat Armstrong—guitar
Maire Breatnach—fiddle
Garvan Gallagher—bass
Sean Garvey—accordion
Declan Sinnott—guitar, keyboards
Philip Begley—keyboards
Lloyd Byrne—percussion
Produced by:
Declan Sinnott
Comments:
A Time for Touching Home is *superb* with rich vocal arrangements and 5-part harmony, and some zippy Irish stuff. (mjmjminla@yahoo.com)
Further info:
The three Black brother also perform and record as a trio, See The Black Brothers and Black Family site for more information.
