The miraculous voice that healed the world! Enya, the Irish songstress — Quiz
Enya captivates fans around the world with her powerful vocals and rich, layered sound created through multitrack recording.
Her one-of-a-kind musical style—fusing her native Irish folk music with New Age and church music—has such impact that you can recognize it’s Enya from the very first listen.
Now a quintessential Irish artist, what kind of journey has she taken to get here?
In this article, we present a quiz about Enya!
The miraculous voice that healed the world! Irish songstress Enya Quiz (1–10)
What is the title of the song Enya sang in Japanese for the first time in 2004?
- Sakura ~SAKURA~
- Sumiregusa ~Violet Grass~
- Fireworks 〜HANABI〜
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Sumiregusa ~Violet Grass~
Enya sang in Japanese for the first time in 2004 with a song titled “Sumiregusa.” The track was used as the theme song for Panasonic’s VIERA commercials.
What was the single that led Enya to gain worldwide fame?
- Caribbean Blue
- Anywhere Is
- Orinoco Flow
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Orinoco Flow
“Orinoco Flow” is a single released by Enya in 1988 that helped bring her worldwide fame. The song is included on her album “Watermark,” and its distinctive sound and melody captivated many fans.
What is the name of the music group Enya joined in 1980, marking the start of her career?
- The Chieftains
- Clannad
- U2
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Clannad
Enya joined the Irish music group Clannad in 1980. She participated as a keyboardist and backing vocalist, but left the group in 1982 to pursue a solo career.
What is the title of the 1992 documentary film directed by Jin Tatsumura in which Enya appeared?
- Symphony of the Earth
- Traveler of the Wind
- Blue Earth
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Symphony of the Earth
Gaia Symphony is a documentary film directed by Jin Tatsumura, released in 1992, known as a work that fuses with the music of Enya.
What Japanese music program, which also gained attention for Enya's appearance in 2008, is it?
- Kōhaku Uta Gassen (NHK New Year’s Eve “Red and White Song Battle”)
- Music Station
- NHK Kayō Concert
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Kōhaku Uta Gassen (NHK New Year’s Eve “Red and White Song Battle”)
Enya appeared as a special guest on the 59th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen broadcast at the end of 2008 and performed Orinoco Flow ~ Arifureta Kiseki.
Which songs are included only on the Japan first-press limited edition of 'Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya'?
- Silent Night
- Amazing Grace
- Angels
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Silent Night
Why doesn’t Enya do concert tours?
- She has stage fright.
- Her music isn’t suited for live performances.
- She finds it physically difficult to go on tour.
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Her music isn’t suited for live performances.
Enya’s music is crafted using extensive multi-tracking and complex sound effects in the studio, so it’s considered difficult to reproduce in live performances.