Nights from the Alhambra chronicles ethereal Canadian Celtic/folk/worldbeat artist Loreena McKennitt's 2006 tour in support of her Ancient Muse album. Recorded in September in the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra, a southern Spanish fortress on the eastern border of the city of Granada built by the Moors, McKennitt employed a 12-piece band that included hurdy-gurdy, oud, uilleann pipes, kanoun, strings, and multiple percussion players. Though there is an emphasis on works from her most recent release, the singer/composer/harpist covers a wide breadth of material from 1985's Elemental ("She Moved Through the Fair") to 1991's acclaimed Visit ("All Souls Night," "Lady of Shalott") and beyond. As with all of her studio recordings, the sound quality is exquisite, making this -- her third live collection -- the best yet.

LP 1

The Mystic's Dream She Moved Through the Fair Stolen Child The Mummers' Dance Penelope's Song Marco Polo The Bonny Swans Dante's Prayer Caranvaserai Bonny Portmore

LP 2

Santiago Raglan Road All Souls Night The Lady of Shalott The Old Ways Never-Ending Road Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance Cymbeline