Tara Shannon is ready to #SpeakUp with new single “Say”

 Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Tara Shannon is known for her heartfelt and meaningful songs, but her latest single “Say” is extra special. The track is in support of Advance Care Planning Initiative in Canada’s #SpeakUp campaign, led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Association (CHPCA). This initiative strives to encourage Canadians to

Tara Shannon to light up the stage with new album “Where the Light Comes In”

 Tara Shannon is back! She has a brand new album called Where the Light Comes In, featuring tracks written by Shannon and collaborators Tony Zavitson, Kim McLean, and Lori McKenna. It also features a never-before-released song by Jeff Silbar and Carole King, the most successful female songwriter of the late

The Philanthropic Music of Tara Shannon

 Photo credit: M. Ross Photography Since rejoining the world of music, Tara Shannon has made a point of helping others through her creations. Shannon's return has involved long-awaited releases, charity work and a constantly reinventing her own work. Her work has also helped her find ways to look after herself

Walking in a Willow Wonderland with Tara Shannon

 Welcome to Day 7 of the 25 Days of Ottawa Life Christmas Calendar. We’ll be updating with a new treat daily so be sure to keep checking under the OLM Tree to see what’s new. Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? If you’ve been to any shopping mall, grocery store or coffee

The Land of Glow

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Tara Shannon Wants to Break the Barrier Between Listening and Experiencing

 Images used courtesy of Tara Shannon. Recording session images by Ali Matthews. Have you ever experienced Inuit throat singing? I don’t mean that you have heard it somewhere or saw it performed on the stage or in film, but that you have actually experienced it? My first experience took place