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Michael Londra (born 13 April 1965) is an Irish singer, TV host and theatrical producer.
Londra is the creator and director of Radiocelt, a Celtic internet music station, which is part of the Accuradio network. Rootsworld interview
He released an album entitled Celt, which includes several of his own compositions. His singing is the background sound of the "Look Around Ireland" DVD. Look Around Ireland information
Londra was the lead singer in The Passion of the Christ Symphony based on the score of the movie directed by Mel Gibson. The score was written by Oscar nominee John Debney.
As ambassador for Concern Worldwide in the US, he released a charity single on their behalf to raise funds and to bring attention to their fight against poverty. www.greenlinnet.com
He co-produced his own TV special, "Beyond Celtic" with Mindfox Productions, for PBS television in 2011, earning 2 Emmy nominations.
In June 2013, he was invited to perform in Arlington, Virginia at the graveside of President John F. Kennedy as part of the JFK 50 celebrations. He also performed in New Ross for visiting guests including Caroline Kennedy and many members of the Kennedy family. He performed Amazing Grace with Judy Collins
He was made Wexford Ambassador in 2012 along with Eoin Colfer, Colm Toibin and Dermot O'Leary.
In 2015 he partnered with Steve Peters of Venuworks, to form a theatrical production company. Their first venture, NOËL, is a musical written by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates debuted at the National Opera House, Ireland in December 2016. NOËL - A New Concert Musical by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates NOËL - VenuWorks
He hosts Ireland with Michael on public television. Irish tenor Michael Londra launches PBS series 'Ireland with Michael' from Ames home
Photography for all projects was shot by Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli.
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