Accordionist/fiddler Sharon Shannon has been described as "the Ry Cooder of Irish accordion music, she's at home in a variety of styles, excels at all of them and makes music that's joyous and moving." The best of Sharon Shannon: Spellbound, originally released in in 1998, Spellbound features highlights from Shannon's 1991 debut and her subsequent collaborations with reggae producer Dennis Bovelle as well as 5 tracks recorded especially for the album.