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Loreena McKennitt – The Road Back Home (Album Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonMarch 6, 2024

Multi-platinum Canadian Folk Artist Loreena McKennitt and Canadian Folk group The Bookends built on a live performance relationship that resulted in 2022’s seasonal album Under a Winter’s Moon, by teaming up again for a series of live performances at four Southern Ontario Folk festivals in the summer ... Read More

LEAH – The Glory and the Fallen (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 13, 2024

The Metal world has been graced with a lengthy list of talented women through the decades, and one who stands out is Leah McHenry. Out of Canada, McHenry, professionally known as LEAH, has been actively making her mark on the scene for thirteen years now; ... Read More

Interview – Loreena McKennitt

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 22, 2022

There is something inspiring about an artist who follows their own path regardless of trends… yet still finds success along the way. A singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Loreena McKennitt is one such individual who has been marching to the beat of their own drum ... Read More

Loreena McKennitt – Under A Winter’s Moon (Live Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeDecember 15, 2022

Canada’s Loreena McKennitt is one of the most unique talents in the world of modern music. A soprano with the voice of an angel, she has accomplished a great deal as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. Doing so while unifying various cultural stylings, ranging ... Read More

Billy Ocean – One World (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeSeptember 4, 2020

Trinidadian-British Singer-Songwriter Billy Ocean has a voice of gold. Making music since 1969, he has worked will all sorts of musicians, and thankfully his talents have also acquired him a quite a bit of fame as a solo R&B and Soul singer. As a matter ... Read More

LEAH – Ancient Winter (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueNovember 13, 2019

A winter-themed folk fantasy told through original compositions and Medieval hymnals, Symphonic/Celtic vocal goddess LEAH is set to take your breath away with Ancient Winter. Ex Cathedra Records delivers the love and light on Friday, November 15th, 2019. From the rugged coast of British Columbia, ... Read More

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Loreena McKennitt – The Road Back Home (Album Review)