Fionnag NicChoinnich and Brian Ó hEadhra

Based in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, the duo Brian Ó hEadhra | Fionnag NicChoinnich perform songs from the Gaelic, Scots and Irish traditions as well as newly composed material drawing inspiration from music and cultures primarily from the North Atlantic fringe.

Brian is originally from Dublin, Ireland and Fionnag from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Over the past 25 years, they have performed across the globe and recorded on many albums with acts such as Anam, Cruinn and Mackenzie, as well as performing on various projects including international films and game soundtracks.

Fionnag NicChoinnich received the Gaelic Singer of the Year award at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards 2020 whilst Brian was nominated for the same award in 2019.

The duo has recorded two albums; “TÌR – Highland Life & Lore” and “TUATH – Songs of the Northlands”. TÌR was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2018 International Folk Awards. Both albums have received high critical and public acclaim with TÌR being described as “…destined to become a classic of contemporary folk music… an inspired, beautiful album” by Folk Radio and TUATH as a “masterpiece” by Irish Music Magazine.

Brian & Fionnag released their third album “Càirdeas” in 2021. Described by Irish Music Magazine as “one of the most appealing acoustic albums of the year… this is a work of deep cultural importance… the album is a model for every artist who has something to say and sing about.”

“Brian Ó hEadhra and Fionnag NicChoinnich are two extraordinary artists… Both are outstanding singers and songwriters and some of the best voices in the world of Gaelic language.” World Music Central