Máiréad Carlin
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Máiréad Carlin at a Brisbane Concert in January 2014
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| Background information | |
| Born |
December 5, 1988 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Origin | Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Celtic Woman |
Máiréad Carlin is an Irish singer and a member of the ensemble Celtic Woman.
Máiréad was born December 5, 1988, in Derry, Northern Ireland. "Derry, my hometown, is a very cultured and musical place; wherever you turn there's always music...That was especially true in my family... We’d just sit around the fire, sing, and drink tea".
Máiréad began her career at the age of 15 when she won the title role of 'The Rose' in BBC Talents 'Young Singers' competition in the opera The Little Prince, by Rachel Portman. It aired on BBC Two and PBS in America.
Máiréad trained in vocal performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. Once she graduated, she was offered a postgraduate scholarship in Musical Theatre by the Royal Academy of Music. She declined the scholarship when offered a deal with Decca Records. Máiréad continued to train with Mary Hammond and Simon Lee.
Máiréad has since performed for the President of Ireland, celebrated the Irish Anthem for the England-Ireland Rugby International to a TV audience of millions. She has shared the stage with Snow Patrol and The Priests at the 2013 BBC TV Gala Concert ‘Sons and Daughters’ to mark Derry's year as City of Culture. She also recorded the City of Culture anthem ‘Let The River Run’ with Glee star Damian McGinty.Carly Simon was impressed by the song, saying "I just played it and cried my eyes out and I'm still crying. It's absolutely stunningly wonderful. Thank you for doing me proud." Carly later invited Máiréad and Damian to perform live with her in Los Angeles at an Oceana benefit concert presented by Hillary Clinton, Ted Danson and Harvey Weinstein. Carly subsequently released the single under her own label Iris Records/Walled City Records.
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