Biography
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Maire Brennan
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Birth name :
Máire Philomena Ní Bhraonáin
Origin :
Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Genres :
Irish Traditional
Celtic
Folk
New-age
Contemporary Christian music
Instruments :
Vocals
Harp
Piano
Also known as :
Labels :
Atlantic
BMG
Word
Universal
Years active :
1970–present
Born / Died
Born:(1952-08-04) 4 August 1952 (age 65) Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Website :
www
Moya Brennan, born Máire Ní Bhraonáin (Irish pronunciation: ), also known as Máire Brennan (born 4 August 1952), is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist. She is the older sister of Enya and Brídín Brennan. She began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band Clannad, and is considered as the "First Lady of Celtic Music". Moya released her first solo album in 1992 called Máire, a successful venture. She has been nominated for two Grammys and has won an Emmy Award. She has recorded music for several soundtracks, including Titanic, To End All Wars and King Arthur.
