For someone from the land of green, lead singer Maire Brennan sure sees red when anyone – even the Grammy people – lumps Clannad into the new age category. Nothing gets her Irish dander up more. “I prefer world music than new age. I hate new age,” Brennan said recently
Journalists not well versed on the history of Clannad have made the mistake of assuming the acclaimed Irish quartet became an overnight sensation with “The Theme From Harry’s Game” in 1992. The thought amuses singer-harpist Maire Brennan. First off, Clannad was formed in 1970 when Brennan, brother Ciaran and uncles
Pause & Play, owned and operated by Gerry Galipault, debuted online in October 1997 and since then has become the definitive place for album release dates (and more) — with a worldwide audience.