My thanks to bigfan for posting the updates to Unity,our Enya forum/playground. Leo’s Tavern is the same place that gave birth to the famous Brennans , Enya and members of Clannad. I love how the website is professionally rendered and the pictures are tasteful. For those travelling to County Donegal this summer, please don’t forget … Continue reading »
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The Haiti Appeal by The High Kings, Wolfe Tones and more…
I sneaked into The High Kings website to check what the guys are up to. I found out that there’s an album out called “On The One Road” by The High Kings and Wolfe Tones. It is mentioned that all proceeds will go to Goal Haiti Earthquake Appeal. I think this album is worth buying … Continue reading »
The Greatness that’s Judy Collins(August 20, 2006 )
This is from my old MySpace blog in August 20,2006.I am putting it here because I found my thoughts at that time so funny. I remember as a child when my mom would put the radio by my side because she said I can’t take a nap without the music on. Yes I grew up in a … Continue reading »
Guessing game:An old Clannad picture(1982)
Guess who’s that in checkered dress? Continue reading »
Máire,the debut album of Moya Brennan
Today I want to review Moya Brennan’s Maire…her first solo album out of Clannad. Released in 1992, the album celebrates the Irish tradition in a fresh approach. Abundance of percussion, electric guitars and vocal layerings embellish this release under Atlantic Records. I just love the way Moya sings each slow tracks as if … Continue reading »
Moya Brennan to host the PBS Special in the US
I am a step late from Treecat in reporting this but folks we’re in for a good news. It is confirmed in Irish Central that the First Lady of Celtic music Moya Brennan will make waves in the United States this summer.It says here: Good news for fans of Moya Brennan, the traditional Irish singer … Continue reading »
A New book about Clannad
Have you seen this already? The New Clannad Book the discription reads: A new book detailing the life and career of Clannad in pictures and words. It is often wisely quoted that, to truly understand the meaning of the present, one needs to reflect upon the past. This adage proves most appropriate when … Continue reading »
Why Irish?
Notice:This discussion site will give more knowledge about the Irish language:http://www.phrasebase.com/archive/irish-gaelic/index.html *** Yesterday I wrote a review about Traditional Irish music’s rising star Jenny Mulvey. Well, I got a response in my liveireland.com account and I could say I am tickled pink. At 11:20am on 29 May 2009, Jenny Mulvey said… Thank you so much. … Continue reading »
So what’s new with Moya Brennan?
Following the release of Heartstrings, Moya Brennan is on an official U.S tour. All infos can be viewed on her official site http://www.moyabrennan.com/. The Clannad newsblog is also reporting updates as well as recent events in her solo career which started all the way back to the 90′s.You can check them here:http://www.clannad.nl/ What can … Continue reading »
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Here’s a little bit of Celtic music for you
Happy Sunday.Your music Druid has been busy sorting his life but what can I say? Life is blessed and life is beautiful.I have enjoyed some Hayley Westenra music and of course this one from Clannad. Check it out.Clannad – Coinleach Glas an Fhómhair *** The first time I heard that song I fell inlove … Continue reading »
Clannad is working on a new album
Yes it is true. For those who never heard it, Clannad is recording a new album and is probably finished and confirmed by the official site http://www.clannad.ie/ The Grammy -winning band who gave us Theme From Harry’s Game as will as I Will Find You (theme from The last of the Mohicans) is once again in … Continue reading »
Bridin Brennan
Bridin Brennan is the youngest of the Brennan clan(the same musical family that gave you Enya and Moya Brennan) from Donegal,Ireland.I love the fact that she has gone a long long way from being an aspiring hair stylist into a singer/composer making an album in the adult pop/chillout category.You can’t expect good old Clannad on … Continue reading »
