Máire Brennan

Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist

1952 –

30

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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