Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt
McKennitt performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameLoreena McKennitt
Born (1957-02-17) February 17, 1957
Morden, Manitoba, Canada
OriginStratford, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • producer
  • composer
Instruments
Years active1985–1998, 2006–present
Labels
Websiteloreenamckennitt.com

Loreena McKennitt CM OM CD (born February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who writes, records, and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern influences. McKennitt is known for her refined and clear soprano vocals. She has sold more than 16 million records worldwide.