Norah is Top TIR “Best Female Vocalist of 2016”

No one has ever won Female Vocalist of the Year three times. Wait. Norah Rendell just did. Chicago Irish American News’ music columnist Bill Margeson has named Norah “Best Female Vocalist of 2016” in his annual Top TIR (Tradition In Review) awards. She is given this prestigious title for the third time (2011, 2012 and 2016), this time alongside legendary Irish and folk music artists such as Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Buttons and Bows, Colin Farrell and James Keelaghan.

The Irish Echo on “Spinning Yarns”

Dan Neely, music writer for the Irish Echo, the USA’s most widely read Irish American newspaper writes about “Spinning Yarns”. “…Spinning Yarns” is a thoughtful, intimate exploration of Canada’s song tradition. The songs she’s uncovered are unusual and thoroughly enjoyable, and the arrangements smartly conceived and well executed. Highly recommended!”

Folk Alley Q & A with Norah Rendell

Norah Rendell is the Canadian singer behind the beautiful new album, ‘Spinning Yarns.’ Blending a range of influences and inputs over twelve tracks, drawn from some interesting sources. Showcasing the power of both song and community, the album shows off the strength of Norah’s singing, and the conviction she puts into her music. It also speaks of the immigrant experience, as many of the pieces have their roots in the British Isles and Ireland. We spoke to Norah about the album, her singing roots and the songs she has encountered that make up ‘Spinning Yarns.’

The Irish Post, 4-star review

Norah receives a four-star review in the Irish Post. “Spinning Yarns is a lovely album, a fine collection of traditional songs played and sung with real style sincerity and an obvious love for the material by a very talented woman.” – Joe Giltrap, The Irish Post

MPR’s The Current, Radio Heartland – In-studio interview

Listen to an in-depth interview about Norah’s new album, “Spinning Yarns” with MPR The Current’s Radio Heartland host, Mike Pengra.

Celtic Canadian Connections – Huffington Post

Norah’s new album, Spinning Yarns has been reviewed in the Huffington Post by folkorist, music critic and editor, Stephen D. Winick!  Below is a glimpse of the article.  See the full article here.

Preview of music from “Spinning Yarns”

Check out this video from a rehearsal for a concert presented by the Celtic Junction in Saint Paul on January 31st.  The song  features Brian Miller on bouzouki, Randy Gosa on guitar and yours truly, Norah Rendell on vocals. For the concert, we tried using a single large diaphragm microphone.  It is a set-up I have always wanted to […]

Vintage Songs Kickstarted – We did it!

I am delighted to announce that the “Vintage songs from Canada’s Countryside” Kickstarter project has been fully funded at 130%! The new album will be released early in 2015.

You have energized and inspired me to make this project a reality. Thank you!

Support Norah’s Album project on Kickstarter

Support Norah’s Kickstarter campaign today and join us on this journey of recording, mixing, mastering and designing an album dedicated to traditional songs of Irish Canada. The campaign is running now until December 4th.

These ballads hold stories that connect us to our history and collective memory, both conscious and unconscious, in ways that only traditional music can.

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