Aine Minogue

As traditional Irish music and dance continue to enjoy phenomenal success both in the United States and in Ireland, Áine has worked to explore their themes and to understand their very essence. Her voice, though uniquely her own, also reflects the lyricism and richness to be found in Irish music, mythology, and poetry.   

Áine Minogue proves beyond reasonable doubt why the harp is indeed the instrument of angels….”      LA TIMES 

Born and raised in Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Áine comes from a large musical family and an environment in which she was encouraged to pursue expertise in a number of different instruments. This broad knowledge of Irish traditional music has underpinned her success in arranging and composing her own music. 
  
Her music can often be heard on the major networks as soundtracks to some of America’s favorite shows. Her album “Celtic Lamentations” was awarded Celtic Album of the Year in 2005 (NAV Lifestyle Awards).  Aine's music, in varying styles, has appeared on compilations for such labels as BMG, Decca, Universal, Virgin Records, Windham Hill and Putumayo. Many of these albums have topped Billboard’s New Age and World Music Charts for months at a time. 
  
She has a dozen solo recordings on several labels including RCA Victor/BMG and has been nominated for FIMA awards for her work as a record producer. Her TV production work on “A Winter’s Journey” earned her a New England EMMY ® nomination. 
  
Áine's harp has entertained Presidents and Prime Ministers. She is a regular performer at folk festivals and concerts throughout the US. Her recordings include The Mysts of Time, Between the Worlds, Circle of the Sun, Celtic Meditation Music, Celtic Lamentations, Celtic Pilgrimage, Winter, A Meditation (CD/DVD) and Close Your Eyes, Love. 

"She has a fragile, lilting voice that wraps around the mostly Gaelic lyrics like a gently windblown satin sheet."    BILLBOARD MAGAZINE 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

•    New England Emmy Nomination (Best Producer) for the TV Special “A Winter’s Journey” (2001) 
•    NAR Lifestyle’s “Celtic Album of the Year” (2005, Celtic Lamentations) 
•    MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance (First Class Honors)(University of Limerick, 2002) 
•    Numerous albums on major and indie labels (www.minogue.com) 
•    FIMA Nominations for record production 
•    Extensive performance resume  
•    Ongoing member of the New England Foundation for the Arts Touring Roster and Education programs (NEST)  
•    Owner and artistic Director of DruidStone•    Compilation tracks for labels include Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony BMG, Windham Hill, Putumayo and Narada – many of which remained on the Billboard World Music charts for several months. 
•    Numerous Television soundtracks on NBC, ABC and UPN, The WB and Fox (ongoing); Appearances on PBS soundtracks and videos 
•    Music Videos “Gaire na mBan” and “Goodnight to You” – billboard chartings  
•    Sample Radio Chartings as follows:  College (#6 CMJ World Music Chart); NPR; folk/new acoustic; acoustic shows (#4 New Age Radio Charts); world music shows  (#6 CMJ New World Music Chart); Celtic  (#3 Celtic Music Chart) 
*    Thirteen solo recordings 
*    Collaboration with filmmaker Michael Yip on DVD; 13 short videos on the theme of Winter and meditation.

Press Reviews

Áine Minogue…. A breath of fresh Éire.   ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 

Áine Minogue….a balm for our times.      BOSTON GLOBE 

Musically compelling                                        LA TIMES 

Somewhere between listening and dreaming, between classical and folk, between myth and history, you’ll find Aine Minogue’s music  WORCESTER GAZETTE 

Anyone who’s skeptical of the concept of heaven as a place where eternity is spent listening to harp music should hear this.  Áine Minogue proves beyond reasonable doubt why the harp is indeed the instrument of angels.                    LA TIMES (pick of the week – 4 stars (maximum)  

She has a fragile, lilting voice that wraps around the mostly Gaelic lyrics like a gently windblown satin sheet.                                                            BILLBOARD MAGAZINE  

Áine pushes her art to the edge of her music. She embraces a traditional core and re approaches it, wrapping it in new and exciting clothing. She's a terrific musician, with an uncanny ability to connect with her audience.                              BRIAN O'DONOVAN, WGBH, BOSTON 

... the beauty of her poetry and music evokes images from the misty past celebrating the seasonal feasts of the Celtic world. Her creativity shines....            BILLBOARD MAGAZINE  

This Irish harpist combines a hypnotic Celtic spirituality and contemporary sophistication in her playing and delicately lovely singing.      BOSTON GLOBE  

Minogue’s ethereal voice caresses her Gaelic lyrics like a breeze through Irish mists, but her sound is more organic, mixing her own Celtic harp with acoustic guitars, cello, fiddles, flutes, and percussion from Irish bodhrans to Indian tables. 

Áine Minogue is close enough to her Celtic sources to be nourished by them, but not so close that they root her to the spot.                       BILLBOARD MAGAZINE 

Áine Minogue is a most versatile singer and harpist, a craftsman of balance, taste and skill, always conscientious and reasoned, and beautiful in her art.   (Review of live show)     CELTIC BEAT    

Ms. Minogue is at home with love songs sung in Gaelic, the foot-tapping rhythms of jigs, reels, and Irish hornpipes, those plucked from Irish history, and the classical music of the masters. She's at home with Irish music based on the rhythms of Bach, with her own compositions, with the music of contemporary composers, and the music of great Irish composers.  SOUTH SHORE NEWS  

Minogue has succeeded in stunning audiences with both her harp playing and her angelic voice. THE PATRIOT LEDGER