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69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards
Ishna: “Slí Amach: Way Out” 
BEST GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM

• “Superb debut album” with “beautifully crafted recreations of 
Irish Traditional Music" ~ World Music Central
• "Stirring tune sets, perfectly crafted arrangements, 
deep respect for the tradition, and a 
playful way with its interpretation" ~ Irish Music Magazine
• “…seeking to recreate the live ensemble dynamic of a traditional 
Irish gathering… with musicians seated just feet apart and performances 
captured entirely live” ~ AEA Ribbon Mics Features

"Slí Amach: Way Out" is the debut album by Boston-based contemporary Irish folk band Ishna. The album was recorded at Cold Comfort Farm in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire and released in early January 2026. It was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Oscar-and-Grammy-winning Robert L. Smith at Defy Recordings, and the artwork was designed by the legendary Steve Averill (creator of all the logos and artwork for U2).

Ishna is fronted by husband-wife duo Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak, and has been together as this lineup of 6 musicians for more than a decade. Over that time, the group has evolved, finding its home in the acoustic traditional music of Ireland, while incorporating each band member's unique musical vocabulary in the overall sound. 

For Ishna, music is about finding connections. The album invites listeners into the fold of their community and to experience the beloved music of Ireland in a new way.

Produced by: Robert L. Smith, Ciarán Nagle & Tara Novak 
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Robert L. Smith at Defy Recordings 

Musicians: Ciarán Nagle – Vocals, Spoons 
Tara Novak – Fiddle, Vocals 
Dan Meyers – Irish Whistles, Flute, Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán 
David McGrory – Piano, Accordion, Viola 
Björn Wennås – Steel & Nylon-String Guitars, Chitarra Battente 
Brian O’Neill – Bodhrán, Riq, Cajón, Additional Percussion 

Art Direction & Design by: Steve Averill 
Photography by: Ciarán Nagle & Eve Rafael 
Video by: Drum Production 
All Music: Irish Traditional – Arranged by Ishna
Except “My Love is in America” - Music & Lyrics by Chris Leslie, Arr. by Ishna
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    Tippin’ It Up to Nancy 4:41
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    Ishna Reel Set 4:07
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    Cucanandy 5:54
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    Tiocfaidh an Samhradh 5:05
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    Drowsy Maggie Set 4:34
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    Cúnla 4:04
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    My Love Is in America 6:05
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    Blarney Pilgrim Set 4:22
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    The Foggy Dew 6:07
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    Tommy Peoples Set 6:50
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    Whiskey in the Jar 3:55
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