Lizzie, I'm definitely not saying that Loreena is "dreadful" - unfortunately, as usual this thread has drifted, but if I'm not mistaken it was you who brought her into the discussion.

It's good music of its kind, and if you enjoy it and it creates a mood for you, good luck to you. The only mood it created for me was one of boredom, but that's my personal taste, not a value judgement.

However I don't see how so-called "Celtic" music of this kind has anything to do with folk music. It's commercial pop music, and while I have no problem with its popular success I question whether it has any place on Mudcat.