Brennan, Maire (1952–)
Brennan, Maire (1952–)
Irish singer. Name variations: Maire Ni Bhraonain; Moya Brennan. Born Maire Ni Bhraonain, Aug 4, 1952, in Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal, Ireland; sister of Enya (singer); m. Tim Jarvis, 1991; children: 2.
As lead singer for the Irish Celtic pioneering group Clannad, released over 20 albums; as a solo artist, released 5 albums, including Maire (1992), Perfect Time (1998), Whisper to the Wild (1999), which was nominated for a Grammy, and Two Horizons (2004).
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