Tradition, Tartan, & Tears is a collection of traditional stories from Scottish, Irish, and even English traditional music that are as much about the human condition as they are about historical politics. The incredibly talented performers on this CD have pooled their talent to create a very special album. Each of them has had diverse musical experiences and each possesses a unique perspective. "This supergroup," as The Celtic Connection reviewer, Roger Hara, writes, "is comprised of acoustic guitarist Gregg Hansen, hammered dulcimer player Bonnie Carol, Fiddler for Peace Kailin Yong, and cellist James Hoskins with vocals by Tamra Hayden." The collection is aptly named. "We didn't realize, when we started, how invested we would become in these songs" writes Executive Producer, Paul McDaniel, in the liner notes. "An amazing number of tears were shed during the project's development. You will hear the emotion generated in the studio and feel i...