Cara present a repertoire of their own original compositions and finely crafted arrangements of songs from the Irish and Scottish traditions.

Our Ship Is Ready is the ninth studio album from acclaimed Celtic folk ensemble Cara, whose music combines original compositions with beautifully crafted arrangements drawn from the Irish and Scottish traditions. Throughout their two-decade career, the award-winning group has built an international reputation for blending traditional roots with contemporary songwriting, creating music that remains timeless while speaking directly to the present day.

The album explores themes including emigration, love, loss, resilience, and climate change, demonstrating how traditional music continues to illuminate modern life. Produced by Juergen Treyz at artes-Studio in Esslingen, Germany, the recording features guest appearances by renowned Irish musicians Cormac Byrne on percussion and Susan Coleman on concertina alongside the core lineup of Gudrun Walther, Juergen Treyz, Simon Pfisterer, and Kim Edgar. Together they create performances filled with warmth, virtuosity, and emotional depth.

Our Ship Is Ready stands as one of Cara's most thoughtful and mature recordings, celebrating the enduring power of Celtic music while embracing the challenges and hopes of contemporary life.

Track Listing

• Our Ship Is Ready
• Northbound
• Better Days
• The Sunny Hills
• Lord Bateman
• Jimmy's
• Tucholsky Reels
• I Will Not Say Goodbye

Additional Details

Label: Artes-Records

Genre: Folk

Language: English

Run Time: 43:01 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/04/26

UPC: 4250095889141