Loreena McKennitt - The Explorer

Legendary musician Loreena McKennitt sat down with The Gould Standard to recount the journey for her illustrious career that has taken her from Morden, Manitoba to the far reaches of the globe. Known for her unique blend of Celtic, Middle Eastern, haunting melodies and poetic lyrics, she reveals her early inspirations and the vast array of cultures and musical traditions that have influenced her work over the years. McKennitt is not only a masterful storyteller and multi-instrumentalist but a music-biz whiz. She founded her own record label that allowed her to maintain creative control of her music and be involved in production, marketing and distribution of her albums. Loreena McKennitt: Website Wikipedia YouTube Instagram AllMusic Discogs Spotify The Glenn Gould Foundation: Official GGF Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Channel Facebook LinkedIn