Recordings : click on the links to listen or buy
Wanderer : with Amir Haghighi
Persian, Azeri and Celtic folk songs sung by Amir Haghighi, accompanied by Amy on Celtic harp, and by traditional Persian instruments: Reza Honari on Kamanche (Persian fiddle), Hidayat Honari on Tar and Setar (stringed instruments), Hamin Honari on Daf and Tombak (Persian drums), and Jesse Zubot on Violin.
Illumine My Heart : with Amir Haghighi
Meditative prayers in Farsi from the Baha'i Writings, chanted by Amir Haghighi, accompanied by Amy Stephen on harp, and Hidayat Honari on setar.
And Then It Pours : Amy Stephen & guests
Celtic-influenced originals, vocal harmonies and a pleasant variety of sounds, with piano, whistle, accordion, harp, melodica and guest musicians Amir Haghighi, Geoff Stephen, Hidayat Honari, Jen Hodge, Diane Newton, and even a studio choir.
Among the Sanctuaries : Amy Stephen : Proceeds donated to UNHCR
A collection of spiritual songs inspired by various traditions performed by Amy with piano, harp and whistles : songs come from the Baha'i, Christian, Muslim, and other traditions. Also features Amir Haghighi chanting a Persian Baha'i prayer, and singing "Amazing Grace". You can purchase the digital release of this recording at Bandcamp
All proceeds from sales of this recording are donated to UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency in Canada).
All proceeds from sales of this recording are donated to UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency in Canada).
A Westcoast Carol : Amy Stephen
Beautiful celtic settings of Christmas carols - harp, whistles, piano, vocals.
Purchase A West Coast Carol (digital)
Purchase A West Coast Carol (digital)
Celtic Journey : Laudate Singers with Amy Stephen
A stunning choral CD of celtic music... from tribal beats and gaelic chants to jigs and reels to soaring celtic melodies in rich harmony. On this recording, Amy performs as harpist and whistle player with the choir, and as solo vocalist singing Carrickfergus and Greensleeves. With Michael Viens on bodhran, Lars Kaario Conductor.
www.laudatesingers.com
www.laudatesingers.com
Jou Tou : Andre Thibeault, Qiu Xia He, Pepe Danza & Amy Stephen
An exciting recording of exciting sounds from around the world, woven organically into the cool, french songs of flamenco guitarist Andre Thibeault . Pipa virtuoso Qiu Xia He and Uruguayan percussionist extraordinaire Joseph Pepe Danze are also featured on this CD.
Visit Jou Tou's website.
Visit Jou Tou's website.
In the Heather : Traditional Irish Sesiun
A smokin' collection of celtic session tunes and songs, performed by a group of Vancouver's finest traditional musicians. They met every Tuesday night at the Irish Heather Pub to play music for a couple of years before recording this live off the floor CBC Studio 2 on June 7th, 2001. Produced by Amy Stephen and Derek Bird as a fundraiser for the Portland Hotel Society, a housing project in the downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Musicians: Amy Stephen, Randy Vic, Dave Marshall, Andrea Cooper, Andy Hillhouse, Chris Corrigan, Stephani Custer, Norah Rendell, Paul Hawtin, Kate Riker, Keona Mundy, Tim Readman, Miray Campbell, Mark Roberts and Allison Russell.
To order this CD, please email Amy.
To order this CD, please email Amy.
Mad Pudding CDs:
Grand Hotel : Mad Pudding (2000)
Mad Pudding's last recording - featuring two fiddlers (Cam Wilson and Pierre Schryer), Ramin Bahrami (tombak), and John Korsrud (trumpet). Produced by Johnny Cunningham. Amy Stephen, Andy Hillhouse, Boris Favre and Allan Dionne.
Rattle on the Stovepipe : Mad Pudding (1998)
Mad Pudding's 3rd CD, produced by Nashville's Bil VornDick (Alison Krauss). Lots of cool tunes. Amy Stephen, Andy Hillhouse, Cam Wilson, Boris Favre and John Hildebrand. And a string quartet.
Dirt and Stone : Mad Pudding (1996)
Mad Pudding's 2nd and most popular CD, produced locally in Vancouver. Amy Stephen, Andy Hillhouse, Cam Wilson, Richard Ernst and John Hildebrand.
Bruce's Vegetable Garden : Mad Pudding (1994)
Mad Pudding's first recording, featuring a mixture of traditional and original songs and tunes. Amy Stephen, Andy Hillhouse, Cam Wilson, Richard Ernst and John Hildebrand. Featuring John Reischman on mandolin in one song.