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Original Interpretation by Leafzang of an old English/Irish melody

Leafzang is a Dublin-based acoustic sextet that resides in the unchartered territory between Irish Traditional music and jazz. With instrumentation of vocals, nylon-string guitar, acoustic bass, cello, viola, clarinets, saxophones and drums, expect to hear influences from folk & traditional music, ECM European jazz and improvised music.

Clara Grimes - Voice and Viola/Violin
Patrick Groenland - Guitar
Lioba Petrie - Cello
Carolyn Goodwin - Clarinets and Saxophones
Barry Donohue - Upright Bass
Andre Antunes - Drumset

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"The Bonny Bunch of Roses", also called "Bonaparte's Retreat", is an English (or Irish) folk song. It is a conversation between Napoleon's son (Napoleon II, 1811-1832, named King of Rome by his father upon birth) and his mother (Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, Napoleon's second wife, whom he married after divorcing Josephine). The sentiment is pro-Napoleon, which would indicate an Irish origin. The Irish, who were themselves under the British thumb through the 18th and 19th centuries, were actually big fans of Napoleon Bonaparte. His bravery captivated the national imagination, as did his defiance even in defeat. The Irish also adored the tragic story of the romance between the doomed emperor and his second wife, Marie Louise. So it's no surprise they chose her words to frame the story of Bonaparte's fall. (Wikepedia)