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Irish Folk Icon Moya Brennan Dies at 73
14 Apr
Summary
- Moya Brennan, singer and harpist for Clannad, has passed away at age 73.
- Clannad achieved international success, selling over 10 million albums globally.
- The Irish musician was celebrated for bringing traditional Irish folk music to the world stage.
Tributes are being paid to Moya Brennan, a prominent singer and harpist for the acclaimed Irish folk band Clannad, who has died at the age of 73. A statement from her family confirmed she passed away peacefully.
Brennan was a key member of Clannad, a group formed in the early 1970s alongside her siblings Ciaran and Pol, and uncles Noel and Padraig Duggan. The band became known for their unique Celtic fusion sound, achieving substantial international success.
Over their four-decade career, Clannad sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Their breakthrough hit, "Harry's Game," released in 1982, gained significant attention, followed by global acclaim and collaborations, including a notable duet with Bono.
Moya Brennan also pursued a successful solo career alongside her work with Clannad. Her family pub, Leo's Tavern in Gweedore, Co Donegal, hosted "Clubeo," an open stage for local musicians, an initiative she reportedly considered her proudest endeavor.
Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris, expressed deep sadness, acknowledging Brennan's iconic status and her role in elevating Irish folk music on the international stage. Harris specifically praised her "unique voice of extraordinary beauty."
