Famous Female Musicians

Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt is a Canadian vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. The genre she composes and records in is categorized as world music, although she describes it as using the Celtic vehicle of music to explore her belief that we are all an extension of each others history ( loreenamckennitt.com).

Loreena is also an accomplished musician, often playing the harp, accordion, or piano as she performs. She often composes music for Celtic poems, such as The Lady of Shalott, as well as creating original music.

According to wikipedia, Loreena has sold over 14 million copies worldwide. She also tours internationally.

Sarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman is perhaps most widely known as the original "Christine" in Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, though her career includes various stage performances, performing and recording vocalist, songwriter, and dancer. Her stage career encompasses opera, musicals, plays and film. She has also performed as a vocalist and has released multiple albums (wikipedia).

For more information, check out her biography at sarahbrightman.com

Martha Argerich

Martha Argerich, recognized as one of the greatest living pianists, is a classical pianist from Argentina. Not only is she considered one of the greatest pianists of her time, but she is also a woman. She has won many awards, has released many recordings, and still performs annually at the Lugano Festival ( wikipedia).

For a more information, check out this biographic article on her life and career, as well as the external links.