Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea
Natalia Andreyevna O'Shea née Nikolayeva, known as Hellawes; born 3 September 1976) is a Russian Celtic harpist, singer-songwriter, linguist, lead singer and leader of Melnitsa (band)Melnitsa (folk-rock), Clann Lir (band)Clann Lir (traditional Celtic folk) and Romanesque (folk). Earlier she took part in the Till Eulenspiegel project (folk), for which she was a vocalist, author and co-author of many songs.
Also recorded as Natalya Andreyevna O'Shey
Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea
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- Name
- Natalia O'Shea
- Born
- 3 September 1976
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- Linguist, songwriter, singer, harpist
- Full name
- Наталья Андреевна Николаева.
- Nationality
- Russia, Ireland and Switzerland.
- Fields
- folk rock.
- Education
- Philological Faculty of Moscow State University.
- Honours
- CHARTOVA DYUZHINA.
- Languages
- Russian, English and French.
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Natalia Andreyevna O'Shea née Nikolayeva, known as Hellawes; born 3 September 1976) is a Russian Celtic harpist, singer-songwriter, linguist, lead singer and leader of Melnitsa (band)Melnitsa (folk-rock), Clann Lir (band)Clann Lir (traditional Celtic folk) and Romanesque (folk). Earlier she took part in the Till Eulenspiegel project (folk), for which she was a vocalist, author and co-author of many songs.
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Biography
Biography
Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea studied at Philological Faculty of Moscow State University. The recorded working language is Russian, English and French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are folk rock. Residence is recorded at Dublin and Moscow. Employment is recorded with Philological Faculty of Moscow State University and Trinity College, Dublin. Distinctions recorded are CHARTOVA DYUZHINA.
Хелависа (Наталья Андреевна O'Шей). Фотографии от 26.06.2004, фестиваль, приуроченный к 300-летию Летнего сада.
Денис Кузнецов · Self-photographed
Хелависа (Наталья Андреевна O'Шей). Фотографии от 26.06.2004, фестиваль, приуроченный к 300-летию Летнего сада.
Денис Кузнецов · Self-photographed
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Natalia O'Shea • Alias — Hellawes • Born — 3 September 1976 • Birthplace — Moscow, Soviet Union • Instrument — Vocals, Celtic harp, harp, guitar • Genre — Folk-rock, folk, celtic • Occupation — Linguist, songwriter, singer, harpist • Years Active — 1998– • Website — helavisa.ru
Biography
Biography
Natalia is a linguist and an expert in Indo-European languages, particularly Celtic languages. She holds a PhD in philology and is a former lecturer at Lomonosov Moscow State University. Previously, she held the position of lecturer at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Since 2004, Natalia O'Shea has been living and working in Ireland (in Dublin) and Switzerland (in Geneva), although she periodically returns to Russia to participate in concerts by Melnitsa (band)Melnitsa, Clann Lir (band)Clann Lir, or other solo projects with previous band members. Natalia has been performing on stage since 1998. She is affiliated with the Russian folk-rock music scene and has performed in cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Personal life
Personal life
Since August 21, 2004, Natalia has been married to James Cornelius O’Shea, who at the time was a member of the staff at the Irish Embassy in Moscow. They have two daughters.
Hellawes
Hellawes
• Running to Paradise (Melanar, 1996) • Дорога сна (The Road of Dream) 1996 • Лунный день (The Lunar Day) (Melanar, 1996) • Сольные записи (The Solo Album) 1999 • Леопард в городе (Leopard in the City) (2009) • Новые ботинки (The New Boots) (2013)
Melnitsa
Melnitsa
• Дорога сна (The Road Of Dream) (2003) • Master of the Mill (2004) • Перевал (Mountain Pass) (2005) • Зов крови (Call of the Blood) (2006) • The Best (2007) • Дикие травы (Herbs) (2009) • Ангелофрения (Angelophrenia) (2012) • Алхимия (Alchemy) (2015) • Химера (Chimera) (2016) • 2.0 (2019) • Манускрипт (Manuscript) (2021) • Символ Солнца (Sun Symbol) (2023)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea was recorded at birth as Наталья Андреевна Николаева. She also worked under the name Хелависа. The authorities additionally record the heading Natalya Andreyevna O'Shey. Her recorded languages were Russian, English, French and Irish. She married James Cornelius O'Shea. 2 children are recorded: Úna Tamar O'Shea and Nina Caitriona O'Shea.
Identity
Identity
Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea is recorded with the occupation songwriter. Classed in the genre folk rock. Recorded as linguist, singer, composer, writer and songwriter.
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1976
Natalia "Hellawes" O'Shea was born on 3 September 1976.
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- Dublin, Moscow and Geneva.
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Formation and teaching. O'Shea studied at Philological Faculty of Moscow State University. The record notes the qualification candidate of philology. She was employed by Philological Faculty of Moscow State University and Trinity College, Dublin. She belonged to Melnitsa, Till Eulenspiegel and Clann Lir. She worked at Dublin, Moscow and Geneva.
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