Enya
Irish singer-songwriter and producer
Born
May 17th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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Enya is a singer-songwriter and producer from Ireland. Enya gained international recognition for her unique sound that blends Celtic, ambient, and new age music. Debut album 'Watermark' released in 1988 featured the hit single 'Orinoco Flow.' Subsequent albums, including 'Shepherd Moons' and 'A Day Without Rain,' received critical and commercial success. Multiple Grammy Awards were won throughout her career, highlighting her contributions to contemporary music.
Released the album 'Watermark' in 1988
Won multiple Grammy Awards
Achieved significant commercial success with 'Orinoco Flow'
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