Aoife Ní Fhearraigh
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][4]
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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 | www |
Discography
- Loinneog Cheoil (1991, with Dervish)
- Aoife (1996)
- The Turning of the Tide (2003)
- Loinneog Cheoil (2005, re-recorded)
- If I Told You (2006)
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. Archived from the original on 25 December 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- "Aoife Ni Fhearraigh (Ferry)". Allcelticmusic.com. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- http://www.irishmusicreview.com/anif.htm
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