Loreena McKennitt

Born: Jan 1, 1957 in Morden, Manitoba, Canada
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Genre: Folk, Celtic, Adult Alternative
Styles: Celtic Fusion, Contemporary Celtic, Celtic New Age, Adult Contemporary
Biography: The daughter of a nurse mother and a livestock trader father, songstress Loreena McKennitt studied classical piano and vocal training and learned to dance in the highland style as a youngster. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of Winnipeg, which she frequented during the ...Read full biography
The Visit
Released: 1991
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Loreena McKennitt's fourth release, and first for a major label, is a quietly majestic tapestry of worldbeat and Celtic pop that effortlessly weaves together traditional and contemporary songs into lush ...Read full review
Live in Paris and Toronto
Released: 1999
Label: VLT
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Loreena McKennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. This is her first live release available to the public, ...Read full review
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