Susan McKeown discography: History and Key Facts

The discography of Susan McKeown contains seventeen studio albums, three EPs, and twenty-three appearances on compilation albums. Since 1989, McKeown has served as the front woman of Susan McKeown & The Chanting House. Their 1996 album Bones garnered international recognition, with Time Magazine remarking “this is the kind of music that will link Ireland’s musical past with its future.”

Her 2004 album Sweet Liberty—a blend of Celtic folk with elements of Mexican Mariachi and Malian Tuareg music—was nominated at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. McKeown's 2006 album Wonder Wheel with The Klezmatics won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album. Her 2012 album Belong was a critical and commercial success, and its lead single, “Everything We Had Was Good,” reached No. 1 on the U.S. Folk Singles Chart.

Her guest appearances include multiple collaborations will fellow singer-songwriters Natalie Merchant and Linda Thompson.

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