Anam was a band from the Celtic nations playing modern folk in Celtic musical traditions from Ireland, England, Cornwall, Scotland and Nova Scotia.[1] Formed by Brian Ó hEadhra in Dublin in 1992, they made their concert debut at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Lorient, Brittany, where they were awarded the "best band" trophy.[1]

Anam
OriginDublin, Ireland
Years active1992–2005
MembersBrian Ó hEadhra
Fiona Mackenzie
Gordon Gunn
Nuala Kennedy
Past membersAimée Leonard
Anna-Wendy Stevenson
Treasa Harkin
Neil Davey
Myles Farrell
Steve Larkin
John Connolly

According to the website of founder Brian Ó hEadhra, Anam ceased operations in 2005.[2]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Anam (1994)
  • Saoirse (1995)
  • First Footing (1997)
  • Riptide (1998)
  • Tine Gheal / Bright Fire (2002)

Band members

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Last members

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  • Brian Ó hEadhra — vocals, guitar, bodhrán
  • Fiona Mackenzie — vocals, bodhrán
  • Gordon Gunn
  • Nuala Kennedy — flute, woodwind

Former members

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Guests on recordings

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Anam". Linn Records. Linn. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  2. ^ Ó hEadhra, Brian. "Information". Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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