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Loreena McKennitt

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Loreena McKennitt is a Canadian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, She was born on February 17, 1957, in the province of Manitoba. She is best known for producing world music albums that encompass both Celtic and Middle Eastern themes. Loreena McKennitt was appointed as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 2014. She had previously served as Honorary Colonel of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba and was awarded the RCAF Commander’s Commendation in recognition of outstanding professionalism and dedication. On 29th October 2019, Loreena officially announced that as of November that year, she effectively put "the music business on hold" for "an indefinite period to focus on other personal interests. In October 2023, she released a new album entitled "Under A Winter's Moon" (effectively ending the self imposed hiatus) and on 19th January 2024 announced a further new offering "The Road Back Home" would be released 8th March 2024.

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Loreena McKennitt is on Tour!

3 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Oct 20, 2026

National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Ottawa, ON

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Loreena McKennitt has 3 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Ottawa, Quebec, Quebec. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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Loreena McKennitt has released 39+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Live In Madrid, 2024: The Mask And Mirror 30th Anniversary Tour, The Road Back Home, Under A Winter's Moon. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Loreena McKennitt's most popular tracks include The Mystic's Dream, Skellig, The Mummers' Dance, Tango to Evora, Bonny Portmore. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Loreena McKennitt is a Canadian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, She was born on February 17, 1957, in the province of Manitoba. She is best known for producing world music albums that en... Read the full biography on this page.

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