Clannad
Clannad are a musical group from Gweedore, in County Donegal, which is in the north-west of Ireland. They are very famous for their haunting sound that has been used in many Hollywood movies. They have sold over 20 million albums all over the world and won a Grammy award in 1999. They are brothers and sisters Máire, Ciarán, and Pól Brennan and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. Their younger sister Enya was once part of the group.
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 The five original Clannad members together at a rare appearance at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards in Dublin, 1 February 2007 to collect their Lifetime Achievement Award. L-r Noel, Pól, Moya, Ciarán and Pádraig. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish traditional Folk Celtic Pop rock New Age |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | Philips Records (Ireland) Gael Linn RCA Records |
| Associated acts | The Duggans, Brídín Brennan, Enya, Altan, Capercaillie |
| Website | http://www.clannad.ie |
| Members | Máire Ní Bhraonáin Ciarán Ó Braonáin Noel Ó Dúgáin Pádraig Ó Dúgáin Pól Ó Braonáin |
| Past members | Eithne Ní Bhraonáin |
Altan Their first language is Gaelic and many of their songs are sung in that language.
Discography
- 1973 – Clannad (The Pretty Maid) debut
- 1975 – Clannad 2
- 1976 – Dúlamán
- 1978 – Clannad In Concert [live]
- 1980 – Crann Úll
- 1982 – Fuaim
- 1983 – Magical Ring
- 1984 – Legend [soundtrack for Robin of Sherwood]
- 1985 – Macalla
- 1987 – Sirius
- 1988 – Atlantic Realm [soundtrack]
- 1989 – Past Present [compilation]
- 1990 – The Collection [compilation]
- 1989 – The Angel and the Soldier Boy [soundtrack]
- 1990 – Anam (US: 1992)
- 1993 – Banba (with The Last of the Mohicans soundtrack theme)
- 1994 – Themes
- 1996 – Lore
- 1996 – Rogha: The Best Of Clannad
- 1997 – Landmarks
- 1998 – An Díolaim [collection of early recordings for Irish Gael-Linn label]
- 2003 – The Best Of: In A Lifetime
- 2005 – Clannad: Live In Concert, 1996 [live]