MOYA Brennan of Irish band Clannad will be performing solo at Settle Victoria Hall on Wednesday, March 20.

Following the farewell tour in 2023 of Clannad, which Moya formed with her two siblings in 1970, Moya has taken up her solo career and is touring the UK with her own band and a new album, Voices and Harps IV.

Her live solo shows, having all the musicality and power of Clannad - but with added, heart-warming intimacy – are always a rich and moving experience.

Her unique, effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also to her grasp of contemporary forms.

As the singer of Clannad, the band rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music, creating the Celtic Music genre along the way.

In its 50 years, the band achieved 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a BAFTA, Ivor Novello, and a Grammy in 1998.

Moya’s solo career will continue that success with nine solo albums to date, two of which were Grammy nominated. Her new album Voices and Harps IV is her fourth collaboration with virtuoso harpist, Cormac De Barra, and pays tribute to legendary Irish Harpist and singer, Mary O’Hara.

Her live show has developed into a visual and sound spectacle with rhythm, atmosphere, and vibrant harmony. She is now proud to have daughter, Aisling, and son Paul in her band along with the remarkable harpist, Cormac De Barra and fiddle player, Cathal O’Currain.

As the First Lady of Celtic Music, Moya is a constant and enthusiastic ambassador for Irish culture around the world and, a native Irish Gaeilge language speaker, keen to keep her traditional arts and music in the forefront.

“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.

Moya Brennan will be at Settle Victoria Hall on Wednesday, March 20. Tickets £30 from www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk or phone 01729 825718.