Artist description Original composer of songs as tunes as well as arranger of traditional Irish music and songs.

Music Style Celtic Harp

Musical Influences Enya, Carolan, Mary O'Hara

Similar Artists Mary O'Hara, Kim Robertson, Solas, Enya

Artist History Featured on "Sounds Promising" R.T.E. Radio 2 1982 with two compositions "Fields In Fassaroe" and W.B Yeats poem" To A Child Dancing In The Wind".R.T.E. Radio 1 - Ronan Collins show 1988 - conversation and song. FM Radio 3 - Concert of Bernadette Greevy masterclasses 1988: Austin Clarke’s poem "The Planter’s Daughter".Australia; 2cn, Canberra performance and interview.Perth; Heritage FM, interview. Joe Crozier show; University Radio, interview: 1999.

Instruments harps, piano

Albums An Irish Wedding Ceremony, Dancing In The Wind, Lilt Of The Banshee, Out Of The Ordinary

Press Reviews "Claire Roche has a singing voice that sends shivers down your spine. The combination of her ethereal voice and mastery of the harp is a transforming experience." Harper's Almanac 1999.

Location Dublin - Ireland

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