Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt is a Canadian musician known for her work as a singer-songwriter , composer , and pianist . She was born on February 17, 1957, in Morden, Manitoba, Canada and her birth name is Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt . McKennitt holds Canadian nationality and has worked extensively in the music industry .

McKennitt's musical career spans various genres, including Celtic music , world music , and new-age music . She studied at the University of Manitoba and later, at The Royal Conservatory of Music . Throughout her career, McKennitt has collaborated with several music producers, including Mark Pritchard . In addition to her work as a musician and composer, McKennitt is also a singer and songwriter .