BIOGRAPHY
Brian Ó hEadhra is from Dublin in Ireland, and is now resident in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. He sings traditional and newly composed Irish and Scottish Gaelic songs as well as being a prolific singer & songwriter in English.
Between the ages 2-7 Brian lived in Newfoundland, Canada, which is where he first experienced traditional Irish music, song and dance. He started writing music in his early teens and formed the traditional & contemporary Celtic music band - Anam while studying for a BA Hons. degree in University College Dublin in Irish Folklore and English Literature. As band manager, singer/songwriter & guitarist, Brian has toured the world over (Europe, Far East, Australasia, North America) with Anam playing festivals, concerts, TV & radio. Anam have recorded 5 albums over the past 9 years.
Brian has played as a live and recording session musician with many accomplished Celtic music acts/artists over the years including Deaf Shepherd, Tabache, Mackenzie, Upstairs in a Tent, Cliar, Sandy Brechin, Bruce MacGregor, and Christine Primrose. He also has taught guitar, bodhrán, and traditional singing at various festivals and music schools such as Celtic Connections, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Celtic Colours, Fèisean Nan Gaidheal.
As well as being a musician, Brian has been director of various music and cultural festivals (Ceòl Nis & Fèis nan Òran) & events in the Scottish Highlands and also runs, and participates in various arts & music events and classes in Scotland.
Brian is the Artistic Director of the Blas Music festival which is a new annual festival based in the Highlands of Scotlands and celebrates Highland music.
Brian has recorded an album of Irish and Scottish Gaelic song called 'An Turas' with the highly respected Scottish Gaelic singer Christine Primrose. His most recent release (Nov. 2005) is a cd of his own songs. This album is called 'Life' and is his most personal and accomplished solo project to date. Brian also continues to collaborate with other singers/musicians on various projects.
Anam Music is the name of Brian's own record/publishing company. |
