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Loreena McKennitt: 'I Never Wanted To Be A Singer...'

In a recent interview, the mystical soul singer talks about her career, how her latest album may be her last and how her quest for knowledge has affected her explorations in music.

Loreena McKennitt: 'I Never Wanted To Be A Singer...'

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“I wouldn’t have even known what the Order of Canada was. I never wanted to be a singer. I wanted to be a vet.


I studied Agriculture in the University of Manitoba, but never finished my degree as I went into music. But the decision to go into music was always at arm’s length. It was always, ‘I will continue on but on my terms.’

I never planned or knew what I was going to do, but I always knew what I didn’t want to do.”

– Loreena McKennitt, Spill Magazine

 

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Riley Green, Sam Barber and Tim McGraw Lead 2027 Lineup for PEI's Cavendish Beach Music Festival

Blake Whiten, Boy Golden, Thelma & James are also featured are among the first wave of names revealed by the Prince Edward Island country music festival, which returns to Cavendish Beach from July 8-10, 2027.

Country superstars are coming back to PEI.

Cavendish Beach Music Festival has unveiled the headliners and first wave of names for its forthcoming 2027 edition, with country superstar Riley Green, singer-songwriter Sam Barber and veteran country star Tim McGraw leading the list of musicians who will be heading down to Prince Edward Island from July 8-10. Homegrown acts Thelma & James, Boy Golden and Annika Catharina will also take the stage, joining previous acts like HARDY, Tucker Wetmore and Cody Johnson, who headlined this year's edition.

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