4. February 17, 1957
Canadian
singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist
Celtic and Middle Eastern themes
Elemental, was released in 1985
country's history
folklore
Geography
culture
14 million records
5. Her music appeared in the movies :
The Santa Clause
Soldier
Jade
Holy Man
The Mists of Avalon
Tinkerbell
6. In 1998
McKennitt's fiancé Ronald Rees drowned in a boating
accident
Cook-Rees Memorial Fund
Water Search and Safety
8. Elemental (1985)
To Drive The Cold Winter
Away (1987)
Parallel Dreams (1989)
The Visit (1991)
The Mask And The Mirror
(1994)
The Book Of Secrets (1997)
Live In Paris And Toronto (Live)
(1999)
An Ancient Muse (2006)
Nights From The Alhambra
(Live) (2007)
A Midwinter Night&Dream
(2008)
10. Irish
17 May 1961
Singer, song-
writer, producer
Celtic music
A day without Rain sold 15
million copies
Top selling new age album
75 million worldwide
Grammy Awards and
Academy Award
13. Traditional music
Music of Ireland and
Scotland
Common in Irland and
Scotland
Relaxing and restful
Harp, violin, bagpipe
Songstresses are more
popular