Loreena McKennitt’s inimitable ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has earned her critical acclaim worldwide and a fan base spanning 15 countries across four continents. The Canadian singer and composer has sold over 14 million albums, won two JUNO Awards, garnered two GRAMMY® nominations, and has performed for heads of state and in some of the world’s most historic venues. She was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2023.
Ms. McKennitt’s recording career spans more than three decades, with a catalogue that includes eight studio recordings, three seasonal recordings, four live albums, a live in-concert DVD and two DVD documentaries. Her albums have garnered critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards in 15 countries across four continents including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Greece. These successes have led her to stages across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Ms. McKennitt has composed music for a wide range of films and has enjoyed countless requests for the use of her recordings in major Hollywood films and TV. She is a strong advocate for the protection of intellectual property, and has appeared before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Cultural Heritage to support copyright reform for artists.