Cara Luft

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Cara Luft
Cara Luft playing at a Canada Day concert in Calgary (2007).
Background information
Born	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Genre(s)	Folk, rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, piano, banjo
Years active	2002–present
Associated acts	The Wailin' Jennys
Website	http://www.caraluft.com

Cara Luft is a singer-songwriter and former member of the Canadian folk trio, The Wailin' Jennys. She returned to her solo career in 2004.

[edit] History

Luft 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 an alto voice. Her writing and playing styles are influenced by Led Zeppelin and 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.