Liona Boyd, Officer of the Order of Canada, Five Time Juno winner, world-wide performer
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Liona Boyd, “The First Lady of The Guitar”, is a five time Juno Award winner, recipient of several Lifetime Achievement awards and an Officer of the Order of Canada. She has recorded 29 albums, many of which are Gold and Platinum, and has performed around world with her solo classical guitar and in orchestral concerts. In this raw and revealing chat with Dan Hare, Liona talks about: the love of classical guitar and single-minded focus on her career; her famous friends including Gordon Lightfoot and Olivia Newton John; the member of the Royal Family who was her “pen pal”; surviving fires, earthquakes, and unwanted sexual advances from the likes of Henry Kissinger; jet setting around the world on the concord; TV appearances and specials: writing 2 autobiographies and a children’s book; her new album Once Upon A Time released in Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and much MUCH more. Find out all about Liona’s amazing life and career @ lionaboyd.com
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