Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt joins London Live for a conversation about her career and her upcoming concert in London.

ADI BRAUN is a singer/songwriter with a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In the fall of 2023 Adi released her sixth critically-acclaimed CD, “Night and Day – The Cole Porter Songbook”, which which had its premiere with full orchestra at the Rose Theatre, Brampton in February, 2025. Her other recordings include “Moderne Frau (Modern Woman)”, a tribute to the music of Weimar Berlin; “Canadian Scenes I”, featuring some of her own compositions; “Live at the Metropolitan Room” from New York City; “The Rules of the Game”, and “Delishious”. After beginning her career in classical music, Adi started “singing sideways” in the late ‘90s and returned to her first love, which she calls “cabarazz”, drawing on aspects from both cabaret and jazz. Adi has received andbeen nominated for numerous awards, including “Best Major Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by New York’s Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, and two Juno album short-lists. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot, among others. In addition to performing, Adi is a sought-after German Diction and Lieder coach, has co-hosted “Classical Mornings” on the New Classical FM, and frequently speaks on topics related to Weimar Cabaret. 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, and into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2025. Ms. McKennitt’s recording career spans more than three decades, with a catalogue that includes eight studio recordings, three seasonal recordings, three live albums, a livein-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 productions. 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 long-delayed copyright reform for artists. LOREENA'S PLAYLISTY FOR UPLIFTMENT: Cuban Music BBC Radio 3 Classical Elton John / Mad Man Across The Water Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan LOREENA'S PHILANTHROPIC WORK: The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund For Water Search and Safety Home | The Falstaff Family Centre The Stolen Child Project LOREENA'S WEBSITE: Home - Loreena McKennitt ============== MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE: AMBE (Chronos Vocal Ensemble / Jordan Van Biert, cond.) Composer: Andrew Balfour /www.instagram.com/andrewbalfour_

Here it is! This week on the show we're playing the interview conducted by this show's founder, Jon Farmer, when he had a chance to sit down with the legendary Loreena McKennitt at the Sharing Circle on Saturday morning during Summerfolk. It's a conversation not to be missed...check it out here! #loreenamckennitt

Send us Fan Mail Across the Atlantic with Loreena McKennitt - Wednesday 11th May 2022 (7 - 8pm) on The Chris Scott Show, FM105 Down Community This week Chris talks to one of Canada's leading singer/songwriters - Loreena McKennitt. "Loreena's ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards in 15 countries across four continents." Loreena has over 14 million records sold worldwide. Loreena composed and performed a feature song for Disney's "The Santa Clause" in 1994 and a key song for the Disney film "Tinker Bell" in 2008. She also has a number of film soundtrack contributions in Hollywood productions. Loreena is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba. In 2002 and 2012 she was the recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and in 2013 she was appointed to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Arts and Letters by the Republic of France. In 2014 she was appointed as the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Chris talks to his guest about her Irish roots, growing up in Manitoba, her musical roots and other aspects of her life. Loreena's music is featured on the show. Another show not to be missed! Tune in to the show each Wednesday night (7 - 8pm). The show repeats on Sunday evening (8 - 9 pm). If you are outside the FM signal area you can tune in online at https://onlineradiobox.com/uk/105downcommunity/ You can also go to the Google Play Store & App Store and download our app SERC COMMUNITY RADIO ! Highlights from previous shows can be found on Podcast platforms - search for "Chatting with Chris - Down about Down Podcast" You can contact the show by emailing chris.scottfm105@outlook.com For more information about Loreena McKennitt go to: https://loreenamckennitt.com/ The Folium Diary Wants You to listen to Daisy Drops! The Folium Diary is now in its second season, with monthly Daisy Drops. No one knows why. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Loreena McKennitt remixed - Celtic New-Age Pagan - Traditional Folk & Electronic Polycultural Hybrids ft. Loreena McKennitt