Lead vocalist and composer of many of Clannad’s timeless songs, Moya Brennan signs with A Train for worldwide publishing administration.
In her music making, Moya has never been content to nestle within comfortable boundaries. From an early age she trod the boards with her father Leo in the dance halls, then became fixated with the likes of Joni Mitchell and the Beach Boys before going on to share, with her band Clannad, an enlightening discovery of the extraordinary wealth of Celtic history and melody on her doorstep. Clannad sent tremors through the world of traditional music. With “Harry’s Game” they took the Irish language and its melodies to places that it had never been before. Top of the Pops, major record contracts and world tours. The accolades followed -Ivor Novello and BAFTA awards plus, after several nominations, a Grammy award in 1999.
Along with her consistent touring worldwide, Moya has recently been collaborating with Triona Ni Dhomhnaill (ex Nightnoise and a long time A Train family member), her sister Miaghread Ni Dhomhnaill and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh in a new ensemble, T With The Maggies, a delightful blend of old and new sounds from Ireland. Look for a release on Compass Records and tour dates to follow.
