Moya Brennan, born
Máire Ní Bhraonáin , also known as
Máire Brennan (born 4 August 1952), is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist. She began performing professionally in 1970 when her family formed the band
Clannad, and is now widely considered as the "First Lady of Celtic Music". Moya released her first solo album in 1992 called
Máire, a successful venture, her solo career has remained successful to this day, many years after Clannad took a hiatus in 1996. She has been nominated for two
Grammys and has won an
Emmy Award. She has recorded with many world-famous musicians and has provided music for several soundtracks, including
Titanic,
To End All Wars and
King Arthur.