NEW YORK (July 5, 2007) -- Anúna, the truly unique musical group comprised of 16 world-class singers, announces the release of its brand new CD “Celtic Origins.” The CD will be available starting July 17, 2007, exclusively at Borders retail locations nationwide and through Public Television’s August/September Pledge Drive efforts throughout the United States.

Additionally, a companion DVD will be available exclusively – beginning in August – through more than 200 Public Television stations across the country during the August/September Pledge Drive.

Bridging the gap between classical and popular music, Anúna has an extraordinary sound all its own. The music is pulsating, hair-raising, emotive, mystical and unusual -- part classical, part folk, part world, part Celtic. The group’s performance spans over 1,000 years of music history while showcasing a unique and beautiful vocal sound.

The “Celtic Origins” CD boasts 19 songs and includes music written and composed by Anúna creator and founder Michael McGlynn as well as special arrangements of traditional songs including: “Greensleeves,” “Scarborough Fair,” “I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls” and “Our Wedding Day.” The CD closes in tribute to the late American folk singer/songwriter John Denver with a very special duet version of Denver’s chart-topping hit, “Annie’s Song” performed by Michael McGlynn and his twin brother John, Anúna’s director.

The DVD, available through Public Television only, features 24 songs and includes special features and bonus material.

Both the CD and DVD release support the group’s U.S. television debut as a featured act in an emotional and spectacular Public Television concert special – “Celtic Origins” – set to air on more than 200 stations nationwide starting in August.

Additionally, the group will tour North America in support of the Public Television special, CD and DVD. The concert tour, kicking off in Columbus, Ohio on October 3, will bring Anúna to more than 40 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Knoxville, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Toronto, Atlanta, Phoenix and others.

ABOUT ANÚNA
The members of Anúna were first seen on Public Television as the original vocal group featured in
Riverdance. Since forming Anúna, the group has seen tremendous chart-topping European success and international acclaim. The Liverpool Guardian writes, “…[the group’s] haunting melodies, sung without any musical accompaniment, won rapturous applause and proved beyond doubt that Anúna’s repertoire extends beyond Riverdance…”

Often credited with being the first and original creators of the entire Celtic Soprano genre, they have
performed and recorded with an illustrious list of international musical performers including: Sting, Barry Manilow, Elvis Costello, Michael Crawford, The Chieftains, Ashley MacIsaac and Sinead
O’Connor.

For additional information on Anúna please visit www.anuna.ie

Celtic Origins will be available July 17, 2007 for a suggested retail price of $18.99.

ALBUM TRACK LISTING
Celtic Origins
1. The Rising of the Sun
2. Siúil a Rúin
3. Gaudete
4. Our Wedding Day
5. Pie Jesu
6. Ceann Dubh Dilis
7. August
8. Sanctus
9. Kells
10. Greensleeves
11. Scarborough Fair
12. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
13. Fionnghuala
14. The Flower of Maherally
15. Aisling
16. If All She Has Is You
17. Dúlamán
18. Sí do Mhaimeo Í
19. Annie’s Song