Enya

Singer-Songwriter Enya
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Full Name: Eithne Ní Bhraonáin
Profession: Singer-Songwriter

Nationality:
Ireland
Irish

Biography: Enya is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician, celebrated for her unique blend of Celtic, ambient, and pop music. Her ethereal melodies and multilayered vocals have captivated audiences worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Born into a musical family, Enya began her career by joining her siblings in the Irish band Clannad, but she gained greater recognition after leaving the band to pursue a solo career. Her second album, Watermark, released in 1988, included the hit single "Orinoco Flow," which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and reached the top 10 in several other countries.

Enya's success continued throughout the 1990s and 2000s with albums such as Shepherd Moons and A Day Without Rain. She also gained fame for her contributions to film soundtracks, most notably "May It Be" for the 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Born: May 17, 1961
Birthplace: Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Age: 62 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus


Historical Events

  • 2007-06-29 Irish singer and songwriter Enya receives an honorary doctorate from the National University of Ireland, Galway