Moya Brennan’s voice continues to provide a constant reminder of how the heart can be touched by the purity and thrill of music. Despite the enforced restrictions placed on her and all other artists recently she has been active, especially over the last two years, with the Farewell Tour of her family band, Clannad. Their sell-out concert at Dublin’s 3 Arena in 2023 was an emotional part of the final tour climax after 50 years together. And Moya is excited now to take up her solo career again touring the UK with her own band and a new album, Voices & 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 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.
The tour comes to Pocklington Arts Centre on March 19th.
