Moira Smiley – Rua (CD, 2003, Smiley Records)

Why This CD Matters
Rua blends Irish traditional music with American folk influences through layered vocal arrangements and acoustic instrumentation. Moira Smiley later became recognized for her work in contemporary folk, choral, and world vocal music circles.

Collector Note
2003 independent CD release by Moira Smiley. Early independently released folk recordings often had smaller production runs and remain harder to locate than later label-issued titles.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear and light scuffing
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Smiley Records
Country: US
Released: 2003
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Celtic, Folk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
House That Jack Built 4:57
Hawk And Crow / Monaghan Twig 2:38
Donal Óg 5:26
Stand In That River 3:48
A Man Was Born 3:08
Charlie Piggot’s / Sporting Pitchfork 1:56
Wexford Carol 3:43
Katie Cruel 2:42
Queen Jane 3:11
Grey Shore 2:54
Maid Of Culmore 3:52
Darkest Midnight 4:02
Parting Glass 3:54

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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