Máire Brennan
Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist
1952 –
Who is Máire Brennan?
Moya Brennan, born Máire Ní Bhraonáin, also known as Máire Brennan, is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist. She began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band Clannad, and is now widely considered as the "First Lady of Celtic Music". Moya released her first solo album in 1992 called Máire, a successful venture, her solo career has remained successful to this day, many years after Clannad took a hiatus in 1996. She has been nominated for two Grammys and has won an Emmy Award. She has recorded with many world-famous musicians and has provided music for several soundtracks, including Titanic, To End All Wars and King Arthur.
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- Born
- Aug 4, 1952
Gweedore - Also known as
- Moya Brennan
- Maire Ni Bhraonain
- Marie Brennan
- M ire Brennan
- Maire Brennan
- Maire Brenan
- Màrie Brennan
- Máire Ní Bhraonáin
- Brennan, Moya
- Brennan, Máire
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Education
- Royal Irish Academy of Music
- Lived in
- County Donegal
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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