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Londa Larmond
Birth nameLonda Erica Larmond
Also known asLonda Larmond-Moncrieffe
Born (1975-09-03) September 3, 1975 (age 49)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresGospel, Christian R&B, CCM, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader, vocal coach, & vocal producer
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1999–present
LabelsEMI Gospel
Websitelondalarmond.com

Londa Erica Larmond (née, Larmond; born September 3, 1975) is a Canadian gospel musician and worship leader, who is an urban contemporary gospel and Christian R&B recording artist, under the Christian pop umbrella. She started her music career, in 1999, with her first studio album, Love Letters, releasing in 2001. She is a GMA Award and a June Award nominee, and a Covenant Award winner.

Early life

Londa Erica Larmond was born on September 3,[1] 1975,[2][non-primary source needed][3] in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Jamaican parents, Ethan and Evan Larmond, where she was raised with three brothers, David, Wayne & Jason.[1] She started honing her craft by singing and performing at seven years old.[4] Larmond sung for George W. Bush, when he was president and Jean Chrètien, when he was Prime Minister.[1][5]

Music career

Her music recording career began in 1999, while her first studio album, Love Letters, was released on June 19, 2001, from EMI Gospel.[6][7][8] She was nominated for Urban Album of the Year at the 2002 GMA Dove Awards and Best Gospel Album at the 2002 June Awards, for her album Love Letters, while winning Traditional Gospel Song of the Year at the Covenant Awards in 2006, for the song "Wonderful".[4] In October 2010, Londa recorded her sophomore, album Great Things, live and released it in 2011. She's a triple-crown winner of the Canada Glass Awards.

Personal life

She resides in Toronto, with her 2 sons, Marquese and Miguel Moncrieffe.[4] Larmond is the worship leader at Rhema Christian Ministries.[4]

Discography

Guest Appearances

Studio and LIVE albums

  • Love Letters (June 19, 2001, EMI Gospel)
  • Great Things (June 2011, Independent)

References

  1. ^ a b c Staff. "Artist Profile: Londa Larmond" (PDF). Gospel Generation. p. 7. Retrieved February 6, 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Londa Larmond (londalarmond) (August 28, 2015). "In a few days I turn 40!!!! I'm excited & I thank God for His grace bcuz I don't look like what I've…..." Twitter. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  3. ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: LARMOND LONDA ERICA". Broadcast Music, Inc. CAE/IPI #: 487156715. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d Larmond, Londa. "Biography". Londa Larmond. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  5. ^ North, Stan. "Interview with Londa Larmond". Gospelflava. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  6. ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Love Letters". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  7. ^ Adams, Anne (January 1, 2002). "Review: Love Letters – Londa Larmond". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  8. ^ North, Stan. "Review – Londa Larmond (Love Letters)". Gospelflava. Retrieved February 6, 2016.

Official website

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