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 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Years active | 1992–2005 |
| Members | Brian Ó hEadhra Fiona Mackenzie Gordon Gunn Nuala Kennedy |
| Past members | Aimée 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
editStudio albums
edit- Anam (1994)
- Saoirse (1995)
- First Footing (1997)
- Riptide (1998)
- Tine Gheal / Bright Fire (2002)
Band members
editLast members
edit- Brian Ó hEadhra — vocals, guitar, bodhrán
- Fiona Mackenzie — vocals, bodhrán
- Gordon Gunn
- Nuala Kennedy — flute, woodwind
Former members
edit- Aimée Leonard — vocals, bodhrán
- Anna-Wendy Stevenson — fiddle
- Treasa Harkin — button accordion
- Neil Davey — mandolin, bouzouki
- Tim Edey — button accordion
- Myles Farrell
- Steve Larkin — fiddle
- John Connolly button accordion
- Tom Doorley flute
- Stephen O'Kelly fiddle
Guests on recordings
edit- Conrad Ivitsky — bass
- James Mackintosh — drums
- Calum Malcolm — keyboards
References
edit- ^ a b "Anam". Linn Records. Linn. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ Ó hEadhra, Brian. "Information". Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2012.