Aoife Ní Fhearraigh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aoife
Aoife performing at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in Belfast, on 21 April 2012.
Background information
Birth name	Aoife Ní Fhearraigh
Born	Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Genres	Traditional Irish, new-age, Celtic
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1991–present

Aoife Ní Fhearraigh, known simply as Aoife, is a talented singer from Ireland. She is famous for singing songs in the Irish language. Aoife started her music career in 1991 and has since become well-known around the world.

About Aoife

Aoife was born in Gweedore, a beautiful place in County Donegal, Ireland. She sings traditional Irish music, which is music passed down through generations. She also sings new-age and Celtic music, which often sound calm and magical.

Her Music Journey

Aoife released her very first recording in 1991. Later, in 1996, she worked with another famous Irish singer, Moya Brennan. They created an album called Aoife, which was very popular.

In 1998, Aoife became even more famous internationally. Her song "The Best is Yet to Come" was used in the soundtrack for a popular video game called Metal Gear Solid. A soundtrack is the music that plays during a movie or video game.

Aoife has worked with many other artists over the years. These include Phil Coulter, Roma Downey, and Brian Kennedy. She has also traveled and performed in many places. Her tours have taken her to the United States, Japan, and different countries in Europe.

Her Albums

Aoife has released several albums throughout her career. These albums show her beautiful voice and her love for Irish music. Here are some of her main recordings:

• Loinneog Cheoil (1991, with Dervish)
• Aoife (1996)
• The Turning of the Tide (2003)
• Loinneog Cheoil (2005, re-recorded version)
• If I Told You (2006)

See also

• Music of Ireland
• List of traditional Irish singers