Brian Ó hEadhra is an established and highly acclaimed musician & singer based in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. He performs with the Gaelic quartet Cruinn as well as with the trio Charlie McKerron and Sandy Brechin in the trio MacKerron, Brechin & Ó hEadhra. Brian is probably now best known through is work with his acclaimed duo Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona Mackenzie who have released two albums, TÌR - Highland Life & Lore and TUATH - Songs from the Northlands, on the Naxos World label.
"...the most vocally talented, versatile and engaging male vocalist in Gaeldom." fRoots
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Brian's music is possibly best known across the folk world through the band Anam which he established while studying Irish Folklore and English Literature at University College Dublin in 1994. Anam toured the world, released five albums (three on the Japanese JVC Victor label) and eventually ceased performing in 2005.
Over the years he has performed on numerous albums with different acts and projects, including two solo albums. Brian sings and writes songs in English, Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
Over the years he has performed on numerous albums with different acts and projects, including two solo albums. Brian sings and writes songs in English, Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
Anam Communications is the name of the record, music and print publishing company owned and run by Brian. The main products offered by Anam Communications are past albums by Brian and the song collection book - Òrain Cèilidh Teaghlaich/The Family Cèilidh Gaelic Song Collection.
Brian is a passionate advocate for Gaelic language and culture. He works as Partnerships Manager for non-departmental public body Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
Past work includes:
- Co-director of the Geiteberg Folk Festival, Norway
- Artistic Director of the Blas Festival
- Founder and Director of Nòs Ùr - Celtic & Scots languages song competition
- Co-founder and co-director of Northern Roots festival
- Gaelic and English language tutor
- Simultaneous translator (Gaelic to English)
- Development Officer with Comunn nan Gàidhlig
- Director of Fèis nan Òran, traditional Irish and Scottish Gaelic song festival
- Manager of Taigh Dhonnchaidh Gaelic arts & culture centre, Ness, Isle of Lewis
- Co-director of the Geiteberg Folk Festival, Norway
- Artistic Director of the Blas Festival
- Founder and Director of Nòs Ùr - Celtic & Scots languages song competition
- Co-founder and co-director of Northern Roots festival
- Gaelic and English language tutor
- Simultaneous translator (Gaelic to English)
- Development Officer with Comunn nan Gàidhlig
- Director of Fèis nan Òran, traditional Irish and Scottish Gaelic song festival
- Manager of Taigh Dhonnchaidh Gaelic arts & culture centre, Ness, Isle of Lewis
Education:
- BA Honours in English Literature and Irish Folklore - University College Dublin
- HE Cert in Gaelic (Cùrsa Comais) - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, University of the Highlands and Islands
- BA Honours in English Literature and Irish Folklore - University College Dublin
- HE Cert in Gaelic (Cùrsa Comais) - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, University of the Highlands and Islands
