Aoife Ní Fhearraigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈiːfʲə n̠ʲiː ˈaɾˠiː]), or simply Aoife, is an Irish singer. A well-known interpreter of Irish Gaelic songs, she released her first recording in 1991 and worked with Moya Brennan to produce her much acclaimed 1996 album Aoife.[1] She reached international recognition in 1998 when her song "The Best is Yet to Come" was used for the Metal Gear Solid soundtrack.[2] To date, Aoife has worked closely with artists such as Phil Coulter, Roma Downey and Brian Kennedy, and she has also toured the US, Japan and Europe.[3][4]

Aoife
Aoife performing at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in Belfast, on 21 April 2012.
Background information
Birth name	Aoife Ní Fhearraigh
Born	Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Genres	Traditional Irish, new-age, Celtic
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1991–present
Website	www.aoife.ie

Discography

• Loinneog Cheoil (1991, with Dervish)
• Aoife (1996)
• The Turning of the Tide (2003)
• Loinneog Cheoil (2005, re-recorded)
• If I Told You (2006)

See also

• Music of Ireland
• List of traditional Irish singers

References

External links

• Official website