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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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Jah’Mila Advocates For Change in 2025 East Coast Music Awards Acceptance Speech

In a year when many high-profile artists boycotted following the dismissal of CEO Blanche Israël, the Halifax-based reggae artist attended, but challenged her categorization in the R&B/soul category.

Jah’Mila used the 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) stage to call for institutional change.

The ECMAs took place on Thursday night (May 8) in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Halifax-based reggae singer was awarded the trophy for R&B/soul release of the year for her song “Never Fail," and used the opportunity to address the ongoing controversy around this year's event.

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