Lea is a well-rounded singer from pop to jazz to smooth mantras, you never know what to expect next. Alongside the singing, Lea is also an expert in the field of meditation music, mantras, vocal chanting, breathwork, mindset coaching and mindfulness meditation. Her unique and sultry voice has appeared in many Hollywood Tv shows & movies and has been described as “Spiritually Rewarding”. Received many awards and Nominations as “Vocal of the Year” from her musical works. Lea is a certified Life Coach, Kundalini Meditation instructor and leads workshops, private meditation, corporate wellness sessions and group sessions with live music. She also performs live in various Events, Festivals, Corporate Parties as well as being the past producer and founder of The Montreal Chant Fest, the first Kirtan Festival in Montreal. She currently lives in Montreal. Listen to her music on Apple Music, Spotify and various streaming platforms.
Musical Bio
“if you can imagine it, you can create it, if you can dream it, you can become it “
William Arthur Ward’s inspirational words best describe the path in life that Lea Longo has chosen. The Canadian songwriter/chantress has always taken an honest approach. Her chill, zen attitude, openness and warm personality underscore her enduring commitment to her craft. The results can be heard on her music reflected upon her life and experiences.
Film and TV Placements
Her first album “Miserably Happy”, Lea was inspired by her Hollywood adventures where she lived for 3 years writing songs and pursuing her music dreams. She commented, “Living in LA was a great learning experience, it gave me courage, inner strength, and inspired me to write great songs”. These songs later came to appear on many Hollywood Films and popular TV shows as Lea garnered world-wide attention with major song placements for the movies “Cheaper By The Dozen” starring Steve Martin, the immensely popular hit television series “Dawson’s Creek”, “Party Of Five”,Fox Tv series ”North Shore”, “Felicity” DVD collections and the Tv series on WarnerBros, “Summerland,” “Ruby”, and many more.
Songwriter Awards
In 2004, Lea won the National Songwriting Competition at the prestigious Canadian Music Week Festival in Toronto. She was the Grand Prize winner with her song ‘Ugly’, selected from 11 finalists and thousands of entries throughout Canada. She was also awarded the Artistic Achievement Award from Concordia Fine Arts- (the university where she attained a BA in music and jazz studies.)
INDIA – It is in 2006 where Lea travels to India and discovers music mantras chanting with true chanting masters. This is where Lea’s transformation happens and it is at that moment when she decides to pursue world-ambient “Yoga Chanting” music to a more profound level. Moreover, upon her return, Lea decides to become a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teaches mantra meditation to deepen her yoga practice and musical expression.
Lea sings with Deva Premal and Miten in Montreal
