Londa Larmond
| Londa Larmond | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Londa Erica Larmond |
| Also known as | Londa Moncrieffe |
| Born |
September 3, 1975 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Gospel, Christian R&B, CCM, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, worship leader |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | EMI Gospel |
| Website |
londalarmond |
Londa Erica Moncrieffe (née, Larmond; born September 3, 1975) is a Canadian gospel musician and worship leader, who is a 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][3] in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Jamacian parents, Ethan and Evan Larmond, where she was raised with three brothers.[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.[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]
Personal life
She is marred to Peter Moncrieffe, where they reside in Toronto, with their children.[4] Larmond is the worship leader at Rhema Christian Ministries.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
- Love Letters (June 19, 2001, EMI Gospel)
References
- 1 2 3 Staff. "Artist Profile: Londa Larmond" (PDF). Gospel Generation. p. 7. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: LARMOND LONDA ERICA". Broadcast Music, Inc. CAE/IPI #: 487156715. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Larmond, Londa. "Biography". Londa Larmond. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ North, Stan. "Interview with Londa Larmond". Gospelflava. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ Breimeier, Russ. "Love Letters". Christianity Today. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ Adams, Anne (January 1, 2002). "Review: Love Letters - Londa Larmond". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ North, Stan. "Review - Londa Larmond (Love Letters)". Gospelflava. Retrieved February 6, 2016.