Clannad

Clannad blended traditional Irish music with new age and Celtic atmospheres, achieving global success with their ethereal sound.

Origin: Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland · Years active: 1970–2024

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Biography

Clannad blended traditional Irish music with new age and Celtic atmospheres, achieving global success with their ethereal sound.

Key 1980s albums

Essential songs

Genres

new-wave · synth-pop

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Clannad — quick answers

Who are Clannad?
Clannad — Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, active 1970–2024. Clannad blended traditional Irish music with new age and Celtic atmospheres, achieving global success with their ethereal sound.
What did Clannad release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 4 essential songs for Clannad, covering 1982–1985.
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