"...this California singer has blown away everyone in the Irish music world with this stunning new album... a new classic on the scene." --LiveIreland.com
Winner: Newcomer of the Year (2010), LiveIreland.com "Livies".

Singer and bodhrán player Christa Burch possesses a singular voice: warm, supple, expressive, intimate -- and instantly recognizable.
Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries intuitive musicianship and storytelling through song.

"This is a full-voiced, confident woman at the height of her powers." -- Irish American News

Christa's first CD Love of the Land brings together songs from the Irish, Scottish, Australian, Canadian and American folk traditions.

"...should appeal to both the purist and to those who prefer a modern take." -- Irish Music Magazine

Produced by renowned guitarist Dennis Cahill, Love of the Land features accompaniment by Cahill, John Doyle, Richard Mandel and Olivier Longuet, with guest appearances by John Williams, Liz Knowles, Kieran O'Hare, Larry Grey and Kat Eggleston.

"With its crisp arrangements, amazing material, and aching emotion, Love of the Land is destined to become a cherished treasure for all aficionados of Celtic song."
-- FiddleFreak

"We can't listen without smiling." -- FolkWorks

"What a wonderful album. Tremendous talent!"
-- Bill Margeson, WDCB, Chicago

To hear why critics are praising the album, visit the music page.