Aoife (singer)

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
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1991–present
Associated acts	Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Brian Kennedy
Website	www.aoife.ie

Aoife Ní Fhearraigh, or simply Aoife (Irish pronunciation: [ˈiːfʲə nʲiː ˈaɾˠiː]) 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. She reached international recognition in 1998 when her song "The Best is Yet to Come" was used for the Metal Gear Solid soundtrack. 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.