Linda Marie Smith has written songs for over 30 years and through her continued development as a singer/songwriter and performer, has discovered that she is most passionate about presenting her work through a multimedia approach.

Smith’s latest multimedia concert musical piece, Mearra~Selkie From the Sea, filmed by Emmy award winning Chris Olsen (Kai-Harding Productions), premiered on is airing nationally on PBS in 2016. This Celtic fairytale fantasy tells a story with music, lyrics, spoken word and stunning cinematic animated images.

Her first multi-media show, the critically acclaimed The Triumph of Artemisia, debuted in 2006 along with her third album and continues to receive rave reviews.

Smith’s unique vocal style centers around a folk rock sensibility. Her music is romantic, soulful, earthy and mystical; her lyrics and melodies weave colorful stories of intriguing people and curious places. With a sound that crosses genres, Smith appeals to a wide audience. She has been compared to the likes of Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan and Celtic music composer Loreena McKinnitt.

Smith has been honored by the Billboard Songwriting Contest. In addition to recording and performing, she teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Smith’s music has been recognized by the Illinois Arts Council in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts.