Jo was thrilled to be nominated for a 2008 WAMMIE as the best traditional
folk instrumentalist.
The WAMMIES
are annual awards given by the
Washington Area Music Association.
Thanks to everyone who nominated Jo and voted for her.
Drawing on her Scottish heritage and on her experiences from several trips
to the British Isles, Jo Morrison paints a vivid image of Celticdom through
her performances. Using exciting, upbeat dance tunes and evocative,
emotional airs, Jo touches the souls of her audiences. Described by music
critic Pamela Murray Winters as having "the freshness and grace that first
gave Celtic music its power," Jo has the energy and enthusiasm to invigorate
any audience.
Click here
for samples of her music;
click here
for Jo's bio.
Jo also performs with
Port Righ.
Featuring Celtic harp, bagpipes, vocals, and concertina, the distinctive
duo Port Righ passionately shares traditional Celtic music with audiences.
They specialize in Scottish music and have spent a great deal of time in
Scotland absorbing the sights, sounds, and nuances of the culture, lending
authenticity to their unique sound.
Jo has performed concerts at locations such as the An Lanntair (Stornoway,
Scotland), Library of Congress, Somerset Harp Festival, the Smithsonian,
a concert
tour of Norway,
the Maryland Renaissance Festival, various Scottish
Festivals around the United States and also in Scotland, Ireland, and
Germany.
Several complete tracks from The Three Musics are now available.
See that album's page for MP3 links.
The Washington Area Folk Harp Society's live recording of their 2000 Benefit
Concert, The Song of the Selkie, is also available for sale. This recording
features a new folk tale as told by Scottish story Heather Yule, and
performances by sixteen harpers from the society. "... [This CD] is a way to return to that childhood sense of wonder and
delight over something seemingly magical..."
Naomi de Bruyn, Green Man Review "The Song of the Selkie is destined to be a family favorite." Donna Scanlon, Rambles
The Washington City Paper recently gave Jo their Pop Quiz.
Jo is available for any type of event, including weddings, funerals, corporate
parties, anniversaries, and private functions. She gives scholarly lectures on
the history, folklore, and music of the Celtic harp. She also gives Celtic
harp lessons both privately and at workshops.
For bookings, you may contact her at
harp@celtic-harp.com or 410-875-0855.
Drawing on her Scottish heritage and on her experiences from several trips
to the British Isles, Jo Morrison paints a vivid image of Celticdom through
her performances. Using exciting, upbeat dance tunes and evocative,
emotional airs, Jo touches the souls of her audiences. Described by music
critic Pamela Murray Winters as having "the freshness and grace that first
gave Celtic music its power," Jo has the energy and enthusiasm to invigorate
any audience.
Click here
for samples of her music;
click here
for Jo's bio.
