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Birth name | Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt |
Born | Morden, Manitoba, Canada | February 17, 1957
Origin | Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
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Years active | 1985–1998, 2006–present |
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Website | loreenamckennitt |
Loreena Isabel Irene 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.[1] She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide.[2]