Clannad

Clannad (Irish pronunciation: [ˈklˠan̪ˠəd̪ˠ]) were an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal, by siblings Ciarán, Pól and Máire (Moya) Uí Bhraonáin (in English, Brennan) and their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Ó Dúgáin (Duggan). They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history. Beginning as an acoustic folk group mainly performing rearranged traditional Irish songs in Irish, they expanded their sound with original songs in English, vocal harmonies, electronic keyboards, and elements of rock, Celtic, new age, smooth jazz, and Gregorian chant. Initially known as Clann as Dobhar ('Family from Dore'), they shortened their name to Clannad in 1973. By 1979 they had released three albums and toured Europe and the US. From 1980 to 1982 they operated as a six-piece with their sister and niece Eithne (Enya). In 1982, they gained international attention with their single "Theme from Harry's Game". They experimented with new age and pop-influenced sounds in the 1980s and 1990s and their music came to be defined as almost purely Celtic, making them innovators of that genre. In 1997, after 15 albums, they took a break and pursued solo projects. The band regrouped in 2007 as a four-piece with Moya (who adopted that spelling instead of Máire in 2002), Ciarán, Noel, and Pádraig and completed a world tour in 2008. In 2013, Pól rejoined and they released their first studio album in fifteen years. Pádraig Duggan died in 2016. The remaining group embarked on their farewell tour in 2020 as a quartet. Clannad have won numerous awards throughout their career, including a Grammy Award, a BAFTA, an Ivor Novello Award, and a Billboard Music Award. They have recorded in six different languages and scored eight UK top 10 albums. They were often more popular abroad than in their native Ireland, and are considered to have brought Irish music and the Irish language to a wider audience.

Legend / Legend Extended (40th Anniversary Edition) - 2024-10-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Songs for Mum - 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000000Z

In a Lifetime (Immersive Collection) - 2022-04-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Rarities - 2020-09-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Skellig (Edit) - 2020-08-05T00:00:00.000000Z

White Fool (7" Version) - 2020-07-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Something to Believe In (7" Version) - 2020-06-24T00:00:00.000000Z

In a Lifetime - 2020-03-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Turas (Live, 1980 Bremen) - 2018-07-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Nádúr - 2013-09-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Clannad: Christ Church Cathedral - 2013-02-26T00:00:00.000000Z

The Best That Is Irish - 2012-11-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Clannad 2 & Dúlamán - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Live In Concert - 2005-03-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Celtic Collection - 1999-05-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Landmarks (2004 Remaster) - 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Lore (Bonus Tracks Edition) - 1996-03-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Banba (2004 Remaster) - 1993-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

The Last Of The Mohicans (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Anam (2003 Remaster) - 1990-10-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Pastpresent - 1989-04-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Atlantic Realm - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sirius (2003 Remaster - Bonus Tracks Edition) - 1987-10-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Macalla (2003 Remaster) - 1985-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Legend (2003 Remaster) - 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z