MOYA BRENNAN | Christmas Concert

MOYA BRENNAN
An Irish Christmas

Moya Brennan, the Voice of Clannad and First Lady of Celtic Music, brings the unique atmosphere of her music to a specially produced seasonal show of celebration and reflection.

Moya and her band will draw not only on a rich selection of traditional Irish and European Christmas songs and carols but also her enticing repertoire of well-known solo and Clannad songs. The show has been presented for the last 11 years and has never failed to warm the heart and carry the spirit and message of the season to audiences throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA.

Moya’s Christmas release, An Irish Christmas, is a Celtic-inspired album of classic and contemporary songs and carols, such as Silent Night, In the Bleak Midwinter, In Dulci Jubilo and Joy to the World. Listen here

Moya released an updated, Gaeilge version of An Irish Christmas, Nollaig Gaelach, in 2023. This collection forms the core of her Christmas show, accompanied by songs from her solo and Clannad repertoire. Her band include the remarkable talents of Cormac De Barra (Harp), Clare Friel (Fiddle), Aisling Jarvis (Guitar, Bouzouki) and Paul Jarvis (Keyboards, Percussion)

See video of Moya’s Christmas collection http://youtu.be/VPIOpJXr--Y

BIOGRAPHY
When Bono stated recently, "I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced", he was heralding what many people know already about Moya Brennan. She sings like nothing you’ve ever heard before! So it makes sense that her live solo shows – with all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heart-warming intimacy – should be such a rich and moving experience. Her effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms.

With Clannad she rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music which has garnered them 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Their sound has since become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre.  Sister Enya joined Clannad for a time before pursuing her own successful career.

Moya’s solo career has continued that success with 8 albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Her live show has developed into a visual (as well as sound) spectacle with rhythm, atmosphere and vibrant harmony.

Besides her solo work Moya has been much in demand for a number of other projects and is both vociferous and active in her championing of Irish arts and culture abroad. Her career to date includes 25 albums, numerous film scores and she has sung with many great artists, including The Chieftains, Paul Brady, Bruce Hormsby, Michael McDonald and Bono.

“Ireland is changing rapidly but one thing that remains constant is our love of music and wanting the whole world to hear it. I love being part of that”, says Moya.

www.moyabrennan.com

For further information contact:

Tim Jarvis timjjarv@gmail.com  +353 (0)86 813 9981