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Eithne Ní Bhraonáin - known as Enya
- was born in 1961, and spent her childhood in Gweedore Northern
Ireland.
In 1980, Enya became a member of
the group, Clannad, recording two of their albums, Crann Ull and
Fuaim. Apart from providing vocals, she played the Wurlitzer electric
piano and later the Prophet 5 synthesizer. She performed with
Clannad on many occasions, until, in February 1982, on completing
a European tour, she left the group to continue her solo career.
She signed with WEA, and had huge
success with her second album Watermark, which sold 10 million
copies worldwide, helped by the single 'Orinoco Flow', a No 1
hit in the UK. Her next album Shepherd Moons spent an amazing
199 weeks on the Billboard charts in the USA and has sold over
11 million copies.
"Only Time" is the new single from
Enya, which is out Now. Her new studio album, "A Day Without Rain",
the first since "The Memory of Trees" five years ago, is also
available now. Produced by Nicky Ryan. Composed by Enya. All instruments
and vocals by Enya. Lyrics by Roma Ryan. The video for "Only Time"
is currently in production in London and is to be directed by
Graham Fink.
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