Ever wondered who was behind the haunting flute solos in the Lord of the Rings movies? While flautist Alan Doherty reached by far his biggest audiences through that role, he also makes beautiful music with Gráda, one of the best of the next generation of groups mining the rich traditions of Irish music. They distinguish themselves from the flock by combining those influences with a hint of jazz, and even more diverse world music influences, yet without ever losing the Irish essence.