EPK – Land Heart Song

Land Heart Song – Electronic Press Kit

NATURE FOLK FOR FAMILIES

Land Heart Song is an award-winning music project led by Tiiu Strutt; a songwriter, educator, performer and collaborator passionate about sharing songs and stories that nurture our love for nature.

“… Inspiring our community’s little ones with creativity and joy through workshops & performance.”
Tania Senior, Artistic Director, SpringTide Music Festival

“This is irresistible.”
Ken Whiteley, Roots musician and 7-time Juno Award Nominee

“It was very special to have you, you embody the exact purpose of the festival, a connection with land through artistic expression.”
Caroline Marie Brooks, Artistic Director, Restoration Festival

“Tiiu has a remarkable ability to connect instantly with people of all ages and backgrounds and engage them immediately in singing, moving and learning together.”
Chris White, Ottawa-based festival and event programmer

Land Heart Song – LIVE PROMO REEL 2026

Bird TV – Live at Kidzac 2026 – Tranzac Club (Toronto)

Highlights
– Two-time Resilient Child Media Award Winner: Best Music Video: “You Belong Here” (2026) and Best Sustainability Song: “Thank You, Tree” (2026)
– 2026 Folk Canada Conference Showcase and Panel Moderator
– Festival performances include: Restoration Festival (2025), SpringTide Music Fest (2023, 2025, 2026), Northern Lights Festival Boreal (2024), Wintersong Music Fest (2024)
– Award-winning “You Belong Here” music video released in collaboration with Child and Nature Alliance of Canada and Black in Nature in Fall 2024
– Co-creator of KIDZAC, a successful Family Music series presented since 2024 at The Tranzac Club in Toronto
– Songs featured on: CBC Radio, Folk Canada‘s ReFolkUs Radio Program and Active Kids Radio

You Belong Here – Music Video Collaboration with Child and Nature Alliance of Canada and Black in Nature

Bio

Since 2003, Tiiu has successfully recorded four albums, toured nationally, and received national and college radio play, including being a featured artist on CBC Radio’s “Canada Live” program. As Land Heart Song, Tiiu is an award-winning artist, performing across Ontario at libraries, schools and festivals, including Northern Lights Festival Boreal (Sudbury), SpringTide Music Festival (Uxbridge) and Restoration Festival (Burks Falls).

A collaborator at heart, Land Heart Song has shared the stage with many nationally acclaimed family music entertainers, including four-time Juno-nominee GinaLina. On screen, Land Heart Song’s recent music video collaboration of “Thank You, Tree” with JP Chalykoff and Baabii is being featured across Canada this Fall by Children First Canada as a part of their National Child Day campaign. Land Heart Song is also co-host of KIDZAC, a hopping Family Music series at The Tranzac (Toronto). With KIDZAC, Tiiu works alongside co-host Pete Moss to present a monthly gathering that features the diversity of Family Music entertainers from across Canada. Land Heart Song has also worked with numerous organizations across Canada to present meaningful musical workshops and performances that engage families with the natural world. This work has included being a Creator-in-Residence for the Town of East Gwillimbury (Fall 2026) and a workshop facilitator with nationally-relevant Natural Curiosity.

Land Heart Song’s “You Belong Here” music video has won the 2026 Resilient Child Media Award for Best Music Video. This work was created in collaboration with Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (CNAC) and Black in Nature, and the video is featured in CNAC’s online course called Anti-Racism in Outdoor Play. This offering follows Land Heart Song’s 2023 album release, “Songs for Tree”, which recently won the 2026 Resilient Child Media Award for Best Sustainability Song for the track “Thank You, Tree”. Produced by Joel Schwartz (Dione Taylor, Shawna Caspi), “Songs for Tree” is a song cycle that follows a child’s relationship with a tree through the seasons.

This fall, Land Heart Song releases the single “The Songster’s Childhood“, an Estonian lullaby reimagined by Tiiu. This song tells the story of connecting with stories and songs of those who have come before us, grounding us in our connection to nature. Featuring accordion and stunning vocals, “The Songster’s Childhood” is a brave new offering by Land Heart Song, continuing and adding depth to the work of connecting us to nature by song.

Thank You, Tree – Live at Killarney Provincial Park

Press

“…They blended their work together seamlessly and made something truly special… The result combines music, nature, and Indigenous language and a powerful example of friendship and respect.”
–The Kindie Beat, about music video “Thank You, Tree” created in collaboration with JP Chalykoff and Baabii

“…weaving childhood wonder into fun for the whole family.”
-Roots Music Canada

“…her music is perfect to help celebrate the changing of the seasons with the young (and young at heart!)”
-Review by Cashbox Canada

“It’s as if Raffi and Brandi Carlile wrote a campfire anthem together — with a purpose.”
-Review of “You Belong Here” by FindYourSounds

“Tiiu has a voice like an old-growth forest. I could listen to her all day long… It’s a powerful message and an excellent tune.”
-Review of “You Belong Here” by The Kindie Beat

“Sweet and Sincere”
-Review by Darryl Sterdan, Tinnitist.com Music Blogger