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Tara's Recordings Span Irish traditional Music, Original Songwriting, 
Live Concert Performances, and Collaborative Projects.

Current Releases are Featured below, with links to 
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Slí Amach: Way Out by Ishna

Slí Amach: Way Out

Ishna

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"Slí Amach: Way Out" is the debut album from Tara's contemporary Irish ensemble, Ishna, and represents the culmination of more than a decade of performing, arranging, and developing the band's unique sound together. Read more

"Slí Amach: Way Out" is the debut album from Tara's contemporary Irish ensemble, Ishna, and represents the culmination of more than a decade of performing, arranging, and developing the band's unique sound together. Rooted in Irish traditional music while embracing the diverse musical backgrounds of its members, the album blends musical tradition with creativity, collaboration, and contemporary influences. As co-founder of Ishna, Tara served as a featured fiddler and vocalist throughout the project, while also contributing many of the band's arrangements and helping to guide the album as co-producer. Recorded during an immersive week-long session in a historic New Hampshire barn, "Slí Amach" received international press and radio attention and was included on the GRAMMY® ballot for Best Global Music Album.

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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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Layers of Identity by Tara Novak

Layers of Identity

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"Layers of Identity" - Compact Disc (CD) Download

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For many years, Tara carried a dream of writing and recording a full album of original songs. "Layers of Identity" became the realization of that goal, bringing together influences from folk, pop, and singer-songwriter Read more

For many years, Tara carried a dream of writing and recording a full album of original songs. "Layers of Identity" became the realization of that goal, bringing together influences from folk, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions in a collection of deeply personal stories and observations. Utilizing the temporary pause in performance during COVID-19, Tara took the opportunity to dedicate herself fully to the crafts of songwriting, singing, and recording. The album marked an important period of artistic growth and exploration, helping to shape the creative voice that continues to inform Tara's work today.

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    My Heart Was Jumping 3:56
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    Just Me And You 4:05
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    Can I Ever Go Home 3:25
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    After Tomorrow 4:36
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    Lost in the Night 3:41
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    A Thousand Paper Cranes 4:12
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    Impossible Things 3:07
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    A Place Called Purpose 5:12
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    Laconia 4:47
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    This Is It 3:56
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In Concert by Tara Novak

In Concert

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Five songs recorded live in a performance with the Three Irish Tenors in San Diego, CA, in 2015. A combination of Irish, Classical, and Original music - performed by Tara (violin & vocals) and Scott Nicholas (piano), Read more

Five songs recorded live in a performance with the Three Irish Tenors in San Diego, CA, in 2015. A combination of Irish, Classical, and Original music - performed by Tara (violin & vocals) and Scott Nicholas (piano), with Ciaran Nagle as a guest vocalist on "The Water is Wide". All music written or arranged by Tara except the "Czardas", a classical violin showpiece by V. Monti.

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    The Liberties (Live) - 2015 Version 3:38
    The Liberties (Live) - 2015 Version
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    Black Is The Colour (Live) 3:59
    Black Is The Colour (Live)
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    Ishna Reel Set: London Lasses/Joe Cooley's/Lucy Campbell's (Live) 4:14
    Ishna Reel Set: London Lasses/Joe Cooley's/Lucy Campbell's (Live)
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    Czardas (Live) 5:13
    Czardas (Live)
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    The Water is Wide, ft Ciaran Nagle (Live) 4:37
    The Water is Wide, ft Ciaran Nagle (Live)
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Ciaran & Tara - Live from Boston & Ireland by Ciaran Nagle & Tara Novak

Ciaran & Tara - Live from Boston & Ireland

Ciaran Nagle & Tara Novak

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Ciaran & Tara are joined by pianists Scott Nicholas and Seamus Brett in this live recording taken from performances in Dublin Ireland and Boston MA. The songs are a mixture of Irish and Original, and all are arranged by Tara, some with Ciaran and/or Seamus.

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    The Liberties (Live) - 2013 Version 3:39
    The Liberties (Live) - 2013 Version
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    The Spanish Lady (Live) 2:01
    The Spanish Lady (Live)
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    The Meeting of the Waters (Live) 3:32
    The Meeting of the Waters (Live)
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    An Chuilfhionn - "The Coolin" (Live) 3:56
    An Chuilfhionn - "The Coolin" (Live)
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    Terrence's Farewell to Kathleen (Live) 3:11
    Terrence's Farewell to Kathleen (Live)
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    Phil the Fluter's Ball (Live) 3:06
    Phil the Fluter's Ball (Live)
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    The Rocky Road to Dublin (Live) 3:49
    The Rocky Road to Dublin (Live)
    by Ciaran Nagle & Tara Novak

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    The Contender 4:18
    The Contender
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    Danny Boy 4:09
    Danny Boy
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    Red is the Rose 5:12
    Red is the Rose
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    The Green Fields of France 6:07
    The Green Fields of France
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The Liberties by Tara Novak

The Liberties

Tara Novak

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Tara wrote this set of tunes shortly after moving to Ireland in 2007. It became part of the set list when she toured with both the Three Irish Tenors & Druid. She decided to orchestrate it and release it as a single after that. (And yes, there are 28 Tara's playing violin and viola in the orchestral parts!)

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The Water is Wide by Tara Novak

The Water is Wide

Tara Novak

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This was one of the first songs Tara sang for an audition (when she was 5!) and it has remained one of her favorites ever since.

This is Tara's arrangement of this ancient ballad, featuring herself on fiddle & vocals, and other world-class musicians on Irish whistle, cello, and percussion.

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    Tommy Peoples Set 6:50
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    My Love Is in America 6:05
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    The Liberties 3:53
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    Can I Ever Go Home 3:25
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    My Heart Was Jumping 3:56
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    Red is the Rose 5:12
    Red is the Rose
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    The Water is Wide 4:44
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    Czardas (Live) 5:13
    Czardas (Live)
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    The Liberties (Live) - 2015 Version 3:38
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    Just Me And You 4:05
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