Brenda McMorrow
Brenda McMorrow is known for her unique and warmly embracing style of mantra medicine music, in which she blends elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms and ancient Indian chants with a sweetly introspective singer-songwriter’s sensibility.
With Sanskrit Mantra and Kirtan (call and response singing) as the basis, Brenda weaves in the power of Spanish Medicine songs and her own inspiring English lyrics to create a healing and uplifting tapestry with the audience.
She has performed alongside and shared festival stages with esteemed mantra singers: Snatam Kaur, Deva Premal, David Newman, Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Mirabai Ceiba and many more.
With 6 celebrated albums, multiple singles, and over 24 million streams on Spotify alone, Brenda's music is touching hearts worldwide.
Yoga Journal describes Brenda as having “a knack for expressing the deepest realizations in the sparsest lyrics”. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass has said: “Brenda has a gift”, and her intention is to help bring more beauty, peace, understanding and well-being into the world through the joy and healing power of music.
“Brenda McMorrow has a gift. When she sings, Maharaji (Neem Karoli Baba) is there” –Ram Dass
“…Brenda McMorrow has forged her own unique and welcoming style of mantra music, blending elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms, with a sweetly introspective singer-songwriter’s sensibility. Her new album, Igniting the Beauty, blends inspired reinterpretations of some of her best repertoire material with meditative new compositions that explore gorgeous vistas of dreamlike melodies” –Yoga Journal
“The sweetness of Brenda’s voice and vision coupled with Ben Leinbach‘s unswervingly magnificent production (and a host of wonderful guest musicians) brings us an exceptional offering … highly recommended!” –Benjy Wertheimer (Shantala, The Hanumen) on “Igniting the Beauty”
“Brenda is a powerhouse: a strong and supple voice, sublime songwriting, a compassionate presence, steady wisdom, and a great sense of humor. Traveling and singing with her is incredibly fun. I’d follow her anywhere.” –Dave Stringer
“…Brenda McMorrow’s mellifluous voice touches the heart and ear with an immediate, expansive and nourishing ease; it is a voice that broadcasts equal parts eternal wisdom and eternal youth.” –Mount Shasta Magazine
“Canada’s Brenda McMorrow brings us a soul-stirring and deeply-introspective listening experience…Brenda ‘ignites’ not only beauty, but creativity, as well. Unlock your inner lotus with Brenda McMorrow’s latest soul-quenching wanderings on Igniting The Beauty.” –Inside World Music
“One of Gods great songstresses. As she passed by at the moment of conception, God stood up from her heavenly throne and screamed aloud “and this one will enhearten the planet with her voice”. And she hasn’t missed a beat since.” –Jeff Brown, Author of Soulshaping
“As rich as it is with good feeling and Leinbach’s warm production space, Ameya depends on Brenda McMorrow’s dusky voice and laid-back but earthy, present style, as beguiling, sensual, and sweet as you always imagined life could be…When yogic chant and singer-songwriter talent merges in a nurturing voice like McMorrow’s we all benefit. This wandering Canadian folk troubadour has found a home in the boundless flow of newly awakened spirit; the power and light is audible in her every breath on Ameya, and you, me, and the world are all invited to dance, meditate, sing along, or just drift in the flow of a happy, settled heart.” –Daily Om
Tours
Kirtan Concerts and Chanting Workshops led by Brenda McMorrow are true experiences of Bhakti yoga. Brenda travels the world to bring devotional practice to as many beautiful souls as possible.
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