About the Artist
Eileen McGann has been called "Canada's folk music voice to the world" and "one of Canada's most distinguished cultural exports." She is one of North America's finest contemporary songwriters and a thrilling interpreter of traditional music, with a singing voice variously described as "magnificent," "stunning," and "hauntingly beautiful." From Vancouver to Boston to Glasgow, Eileen McGann has been bringing her powerful voice and distinctive brand of Celtic-inspired music to enthusiastic audiences at major folk and cultural festivals, clubs, and concert halls. She has recorded three albums to widespread acclaim in Canada, Britain, and the United States. Her music has been featured on national radio programs in Britain, Canada, and the U.S, including CBC's "Morningside" and "Gabereau," NPR's "Mountain Stage" and a BBC Radio International broadcast from the main stage of the prestigious Cambridge Festival. She has played major folk festivals across Canada and Great Britain as well as the northeastern U.S.
Eileen's "Heritage" is composed entirely of traditional material, in response to repeated requests from her fans. Featuring beautiful songs, heartfelt delivery, and compelling arrangements, "Heritage" confirms Eileen's reputation as a fine interpreter of traditional material and will certainly win her new fans along the way.
