Anam was a former Celtic band playing modern folk in Celtic musical traditions from Ireland, England, Cornwall, Scotland and Nova Scotia. Formed by Brian Ó hEadhra in Dublin in 1992, they made their concert debut at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Lorient, Brittany, where they were awarded the "best band" trophy.
According to the website of founder Brian Ó hEadhra, Anam ceased operations in 2005.
Discography Studio albums Anam (1994) Saoirse (1995) First Footing (1997) Riptide (1998) Tine Gheal / Bright Fire (2002)
Band members Last members Brian Ó hEadhra — vocals, guitar, bodhrán Fiona Mackenzie — vocals, bodhrán Gordon Gunn Nuala Kennedy — flute, woodwind
Former members Aimée Leonard — vocals, bodhrán Anna-Wendy Stevenson — fiddle Treasa Harkin — button accordion Neil Davey — mandolin, bouzouki Tim Edey — button accordion Myles Farrell Steve Larkin — fiddle John Connolly button accordion Tom Doorley flute Stephen O'Kelly fiddle
Guests on recordings Conrad Ivitsky — bass James Mackintosh — drums Calum Malcolm — keyboards
References
External links allmusic.com biography covers up to 1998 Living Tradition review of Riptide Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona Mackenzie's website Anam Communications website