Cara Luft

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Cara Luft is a founding member of the Canadian folk trio The Wailin' Jennys. Cara returned to her solo career in 2004, just prior to the Jenny's album 40 Days receipt of a Juno Award.

[edit] History

She was raised in a folk-singing family in Calgary, and began playing dulcimer and singing at the age of four. Her guitar self-studies began at age 11. She has a developed understanding of alternate tunings, numerous finger and flat-picking techniques including claw hammer banjo, and sings with a very clear alto voice. Her writing and playing styles are heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin, a lot of 80's pop music, as well as church and folk music.

[edit] Discography

• "Tragedy of the Commons" (EP)
• "Tempting the Storm"
• The Wailin' Jennys EP
• 40 Days
• "The Light Fantastic", produced by Neil Osborne of the Canadian rock band 54-40, and mixed by Warne Livesey.

[edit] External links

• Cara Luft Website