Moya Brennan, Clannad Lead Singer, Dies at 73

Moya Brennan, the acclaimed lead singer, songwriter, and harpist of the Irish band Clannad, has passed away at the age of 73. Tributes have poured in from fellow musicians and fans mourning the loss of the influential artist.

14 Apr, 05:01 — 14 Apr, 10:20

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Moya Brennan was a pivotal figure in bringing Irish folk and Celtic music to international prominence. Through her work with Clannad, she introduced a generation to the sounds of Ireland, often infused with a distinctive New Age and pop sensibility, making her a significant cultural ambassador.

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BBCHigh7h ago

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Clannad singer and harpist Moya Brennan dies aged 73

The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyrics to new audiences Moya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73. In her later years, Brennan had been living with pulmonary fibrosis and faced the possibility of a double lung transplant. A statement from her family said she died peacefully in the company of loved ones in her native County Donegal. Continue reading...

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