Album: The Wind That Shakes the Barley by Loreena McKennitt (2010)
Genre: Folk | Mood: Yearning
Record Label: Quinlan Road
Format: Album

Description: In a stirring and inspirational return to her roots, Loreena McKennitt created this album of traditional Celtic songs. Consisting of nine songs, it was recorded with some of Loreena's long-time musical companions along with a cast of other accomplished musicians.

Artist Background: The daughter of a nurse mother and a livestock-trading father, songstress Loreena McKennitt studied classical piano and vocal training, and learned to dance in the highland style as a youngster. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of Winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary science at the University of Manitoba. Relocating to Stratford, Ontario, she continued to sharpen her skills as a composer and performer. In 1981, she audit... Part of the Morden, MB, Canada  music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Musicals style.

Music Scene: Part of the Morden, MB, Canada  music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Musicals style.

Tags: Folk, Yearning, 2010s, Album, Quinlan Road

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In a stirring and inspirational return to her roots, Loreena McKennitt created this album of traditional Celtic songs. Consisting of nine songs, it was recorded with some of Loreena's long-time musical companions along with a cast of other accomplished musicians.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Loreena McKennitt

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