Mairéad inspired by Moya & Clannad
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Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, as the excitement builds up about the release of her first solo album and live Altan album, has talked about how she formed a band.
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is outlining how fellow Donegal girl, Moya [Brennan] inspired her to want to sing in a band. Mairéad, who uses her own gorgeous voice in Altan, remembers “the likes of Clannad were starting when I was getting interested in music. There was also The Bothy Band,” she says. “And that was all very influential because they were local people and I was thinking, ‘They are from here and are able to do that.’ It gives you encouragement in your dreams.” Read Full Interview
Mairéad performed at the Leo’s Tavern anniversary concert with Clannad, Moya’s band and Manus Lunny. Pictures are here. For more information, visit Mairéad’s Official website here.
