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The Very Best of Enya

by Enya

Released: November 23, 2009

New-age, Celtic

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It also includes a previously unreleased version of "Aníron", a song she wrote and performed for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. "The Very Best of Enya" is a greatest hits album by Irish musician Enya, released in November 2009. The album contains songs from Enya's entire career, including her hit singles such as "Only Time", "Orinoco Flow", and "May It Be", amongst others.

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Enya, born as Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, is…

Enya, born as Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, is a highly successful singer, songwriter, and musician, known for her unique sound that blends elements of folk, classical, and new age music.

The album stands as a testament to the…

The album stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Enya's music, highlighting her extraordinary ability to create sonic landscapes that captivate listeners.

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With her melodious voice and ethereal synthesizer arrangements, Enya has achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim, selling over 80 million records worldwide. "The Very Best of Enya" showcases the works of an artist who has been recognized with several awards throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album.

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"The Very Best of Enya" is a greatest hits album by Irish musician Enya, released in November 2009. The album contains songs from Enya's entire career, including her hit singles such as "Only Time", "Orinoco Flow", and "May It Be", amongst others. It also includes a previously unreleased version of "Aníron", a song she wrote and performed for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Enya, born as Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, is a highly successful singer, songwriter, and musician, known for her unique sound that blends elements of folk, classical, and new age music. With her melodious voice and ethereal synthesizer arrangements, Enya has achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim, selling over 80 million records worldwide.

"The Very Best of Enya" showcases the works of an artist who has been recognized with several awards throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album. The album stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Enya's music, highlighting her extraordinary ability to create sonic landscapes that captivate listeners.