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Cara Luft, Music in the Castle, 19th June
| Author: Hedingham Castle | Published: 10th June 2013 21:06 |
Cara Luft
Hedingham Castle
Cara Luft, Music in the Castle, 19th June, doors 6.30pm
Juno award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth, yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and fearlessly bend genres and styles.
Her much-anticipated third solo album, Darlingford, is a stunning new collection of songs drawn from her recent life experiences and informed throughout with her indomitably optimistic spirit and impeccable musical instincts. Recorded primarily in old wooden churches and home studios across the Canadian prairies, the album shines a bright light on Cara’s skill at turning personal heartbreak into universal themes that resonate deeply with listeners. Darlingford is a musically profound, undeniably rich example of life informing art.
Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers. Her engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humour. A co-founder of folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys, Cara was the spark behind the group. Her spirit and innate musicianship were instrumental in their rise to the forefront of the North American roots music scene. Since leaving the trio, Luft has wowed audiences and critics across North America and Europe with her solo performances. She is clearly at home on the stage, and invites audiences into her world with a rare and endlessly appealing confidence and humility. Cara’s the real deal, there’s nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates both her music and her live shows.
The concert takes place in the candle lit Banqueting Hall of the 900 year old Norman Keep, a Hall where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I once feasted. Under an arch the like of which can not be found outside a cathedral in Northern Europe, an intimate club type atmosphere is complemented by extraordinary acoustics.
There’s a well stocked bar and catering in the Garrison floor below. Surrounding the Hall is the Minstrels’ Gallery from which the audience can gain a totally different and rather wonderful perspective of the concert.
“Luft is a consummate performer. Unlike so many singer-songwriters, [her] music has an urgency that can’t be denied… as good as anything I’ve heard for a long time.” Americana UK
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