When and where was Enya born?
Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin arrived in the Dore area of Gaoth Dobhair on the 17th of May 1961. She grew up as the sixth child among nine siblings in a household where music flowed constantly.
Questions about Enya
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Enya leave the band Clannad in 1982?
Disputes arose regarding her membership status within the group and she felt confined playing in the background without composing the music herself. Her brother Ciarán described her as a hired hand rather than a full member while Nicky Ryan stated he never intended to make her permanent staff.
What album made Enya famous worldwide and when was it released?
Watermark became an unexpected hit bringing new-age music to mainstream American markets through Orinoco Flow following its January 1989 US release. The song topped charts in the United Kingdom for three weeks and reached number one globally.
Which song by Enya became a post-September 11 anthem after being used during radio coverage of attacks?
Only Time surged in sales after being used during radio coverage of September 11 attacks becoming a post-September 11 anthem. The song reached number 10 on Hot 100 singles making it her highest charting US single ever.
How many albums has Enya sold worldwide according to estimates?
Estimated equivalent sales exceed 80 million albums worldwide making her one world's best-selling music artists. She stands as best-selling Irish solo artist and second-best-selling music act overall Ireland behind U2.