Cara Luft

One of the standout artists on the Canadian folk/roots scene

Cara Luft is that rare artist – steeped in folk and traditional roots music from birth yet willing to bend genres and stretch boundaries with breathtaking results.

Born into a musical family in Calgary, Albeta, Canada, Cara grew up playing with dulcimers and autoharps while her peers played with Barbies and Nintendo. She was a founder member of The Wailin’ Jennys one of the most talked about folk groups of the last ten years and recorded the exquisite 40 days, winner of the 2005 Juno award for Best Roots recording.

Reviewers have fallen over themselves to praise her original material, her distinctiveness and daring mix of styles, her execution and her eclectic approach drawing on folk, roots and rock. Her evocative and insightful songwriting, accomplished and intricate guitar playing and compelling and heartfelt voice mark Cara Luft out as a special talent.

Leave it to Canadian music elder statesman Terry David Mulligan to sum it up best: “This is her time, folks! Make room in your musical world for Cara Luft before she kicks your door down.”

“Luft is a consummate performer … as good as anything I’ve heard for a long time.” Americana UK