http://afropopshop.org<img src='http://files.afropopshop.org/images/90798/rua.jpg'>&quot;Rua&quot; is the elegant, soulful CD of solo songs by singer-composer Moira Smiley. Rua is a collection of Irish, Appalachian and original songs. &quot;Rua&quot; means red in gaelic.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:55:25 -0600http://moirasmiley.afropopshop.org/#album_90798<img src='http://files.afropopshop.org/images/90816/blink.jpg'>Moira Smiley &amp; VOCO is a fiery roots vocal band making new song as it pulls on roots of Eastern European and Appalachian harmony and rhythm. &quot;Exquisite vocals - the energy of street singing and the precision of a string quartet. Moira Smiley's plaintive, rhythmic songwriting uses a lush wall-of-voices - usually accompanied by cello and banjo. The five members of VOCO ( who've played with artists from Rufus Wainwright to Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Peter, Paul &amp; Mary to Pauline Oliveros) bring their joyous, improvisational energy to the stage with original song, body percussion, a cappella shape-note sets and even Bartok.&quot;Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:55:25 -0600http://moirasmiley.afropopshop.org/#album_90816