| Cara Luft | |
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Cara Luft playing at a Canada Day concert in Calgary (2007). |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Folk, rock |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | 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 founding member of the Canadian folk trio, The Wailin' Jennys. She returned to her solo career in 2004.
2009 October Cara Luft (with Hugh McMillan) play a tour in Europe. She will be a guest also at the Steinegg Live Festival at Steinegg in South Tyrol in the north of Italy.
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.
Cara will be touring with new side musician Scott Poley (Guitar, Mandolin, Pedal & Lap Steel) from October 2010.