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"Storms in Africa" is a song by the Irish singer, songwriter and musician Enya recorded for her second studio album Watermark (1988). A rearranged version with English lyrics called "Storms in Africa (Part II)" was included in some later pressings of Watermark, and released as a single in June, 1989 that reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was included on the soundtrack for the Green Card (1990). For a time, the Australian airline Ansett Airlines used the song as its theme prior to its collapse in 2001.  


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Cá fhad é ó 
Cá fhad é ó 
Siúl tríd na stoirmeacha. 
Dul tríd na stoirmeacha. 
Cá fhad é ó 
an tús don stoirm. 
Cá fhad é ó 
an tús go deireadh. 

Tóg do Chroí. 
Siúl tríd na stoirmeacha. 
Tóg do chroísa. 
Dul tríd na stoirmeacha. 

Turas mór. 
Tor tríd na Stoirmeacha. 
Turas fada. 
Amharc tríd na Stoirmeacha

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Enya

Enya (born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, Irish pronunciation: [ˈɛnʲə nʲiː ˈvˠɾˠiːn̪ˠaːnʲ], anglicised as Enya Brennan, 17 May 1961) is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. more »

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Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Storms in Africa" by Enya falls under the musical genres of New Age, Celtic and synth-pop.
Album
The song is part of Enya's second studio album, "Watermark," which was released in 1988.
Language
The original song lyrics of "Storms in Africa" are fully in Irish Gaelic, which is Enya's native language.
Track Listing
In the "Watermark" album, "Storms in Africa" is the seventh track.
Popular Recognition
The song was a top-20 hit in the UK.
English Version
An English version of the song, titled "Storms in Africa (Part II)", was also created and released as a single in 1989.
Chart Performance
"Storms in Africa (Part II)" reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Message
The song conveys the beauty, complexity and vastness of the African landscape.
Video
The music video for "Storms in Africa" features Enya playing the piano against nature-inspired sceneries, including a lush jungle and a beach during sunset.
Cultural Impact
"Storms in Africa" became a unique cultural crossroads as it blended traditional Celtic music elements with African-inspired rhythms.
Producer
The song was produced by Nicky Ryan, who is a longtime collaborator with Enya.
Lyricist
Roma Ryan, who has written lyrics for Enya's songs across her career, penned the lyrics for "Storms in Africa".
Grammy Awards
The album "Watermark", which includes "Storms in Africa", won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 1992, further propelling her into the spotlight.
Multi-Platinum
The album "Watermark" has been certified Multi-Platinum in several countries, including the U.S., UK, and Australia.
Critical Response
Many critics have praised "Storms in Africa" for its ability to evoke atmospheric and vivid imagery through music.

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