Aoife Ní Fhearraigh
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Aoife performing at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in Belfast, on 21 April 2012. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Aoife Ní Fhearraigh |
Born | Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland |
Genres | Traditional Irish, New Age, Celtic |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1991–present |
Associated acts | Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Brian Kennedy |
Website |
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Aoife Ní Fhearraigh, or simply Aoife (Irish pronunciation: [ˈiːfʲə nʲiː ˈaɾˠiː]) is an Irish singer. A well-known interpreter of Irish Gaelic songs, she released her first recording in 1991 and worked with Moya Brennan to produce her much acclaimed 1996 album Aoife.[1] She reached international recognition in 1998 when her song "The Best is Yet to Come" was used for the Metal Gear Solid soundtrack.[2] To date, Aoife has worked closely with artists such as Phil Coulter, Roma Downey and Brian Kennedy, and she has also toured the US, Japan and Europe.[3]
Discography
- Loinneog Cheoil (1991, with Dervish)
- Aoife (1996)
- The Turning of the Tide (2003)
- Loinneog Cheoil (2005, re-recorded)
- If I Told You (2006)
See also
References
- ↑ "Aoife Ní Fhearraigh's Biography – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Interview with Aoife Ní Fhearraigh: The voice of Metal Gear Solid". The Gaming Liberty. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Aoife Ni Fhearraigh (Ferry)". Allcelticmusic.com. Retrieved 10 August 2013.