Ancient Muse, An McKennitt, Loreena Root/Ambient Music / Ambient, World and Chill Music (Compact Disc) CD Verve 2006 74213-12109 $18.98 Register for Discount!

"With 2006's An Ancient Muse, Loreena McKennitt's first studio album since 1997's The Book of Secrets, the Canadian vocalist/multi-instrumentalist reestablishes herself as one of the finest purveyors of atmospheric, globe-spanning music.

While the gentle, emotive Penelope's Song recalls her contemporary Sarah McLachlan, tracks such as The Gates of Istanbul and Sacred Shabbat are much more exotic pieces, steeped in a lush Middle-Eastern aesthetic. Fans who waited nearly a decade for this record will not be disappointed." ~Distributor Personnel include: Loreena McKennitt (vocals, various instruments); Brian Hughes (vocals, various instruments); Tim Landers (bass guitar); Tal Bergman (drums, percussion); Hossam Ramzy (percussion).