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*Irish Music Award „Top Group“*
*Irish Music Award „Best New Irish Artist“*

“They sound like a whole festival wrapped up in one band!”
Bruce MacGregor, BBC Radio Scotland (UK)

A multi-national band with Irish, Scottish and German members, CARA tour worldwide with unique interpretations of Celtic music, firmly rooted in the Irish and Scottish tradition, presenting innovative arrangements of traditional material alongside critically acclaimed original compositions.

“Cara sound like Cara - there can't be a higher recommendation.”
Folker! Magazine (Germany)

Fronted by two female lead singers, CARA combine vocals, piano, fiddle, flute, guitar, bodhrán, uilleann pipes and accordion with a dry-witted and charismatic stage presence. They have headlined some of the largest Irish music festivals and brought audiences to their feet across the USA, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. 2018 saw a line-up change with the addition of Bodhrán World-Champion (2010) Aimée Farrell Courtney from Co.Meath, Ireland. The band also celebrated their 15 year anniversary, with the release of a new live album to critical acclaim: 

“Cara affirms its well-deserved reputation as an outstanding concert band,
and the collective energy is prodigious.”
Boston Irish Reporter (USA)

“German/Scots aggregation Cara work best in the live arena, their amphidexterous [sic] abilities and musical knowhow working to their advantage. The epic ballad Little Musgrave hangs on emotional dexterity while the tune sets blend pastorality and uplift in proportion. Great.”
fRoots (UK)

“Cara Live neatly bookends the band’s recent arrivals, developments and musical evolution with grace and style. Well done all.”
Living Tradition (UK)

With two Irish Music Awards (Best New Irish Artist 2010, and Top Group 2011), the “Freiburger Leiter” 2018 award, five studio and two live albums as well as countless performances under their belts, CARA effortlessly navigate the spaces between trad, singer/songwriter,“nu-folk” and acoustic pop. They sound so blithe and full of verve, hard-core traditional music fans unite with lovers of acoustic music, and in the end they all end up dancing and singing together.

"A world class band in top form.”
Irish Music Magazine (Ireland)

"A force to be reckoned with" - Indie-Music.com

"She has something everyone needs to hear. Her heart first and then her amazing voice, songs and spirit.” -Howard Lindeman, Grammy-winning Sound Engineer (Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Ravi Shankar)

"Daria's one of the most effortless singers I've ever heard. You can hear her smile when she sings. Killer guitar-player, too. Beautiful musicianship in the band. Was I ever pleasantly bowled over!"
-Bob Power, Grammy-winning producer/mixer

"If there’s anyone to keep your eye on it’s her.” -PULP Magazine

"She's as distinctive a singer and writer as KT Tunstall or Sara Barellies. The tracks I heard rock with terrific emotion." - TheImproper.com

Daria Musk is young, bright, full of enthusiasm and talent. A soulful indie pop/rock songstress, who breaks out of the expected, shining with originality and spirit. Raised in a musical family, with a rebellious heart, an honest innocence, and a passion for playing, Daria developed a distinctive guitar and songwriting style that catches fire on stage and in the studio. Her voice opens hearts and turns heads, and she writes songs that are bigger than the coffee shops and woodsy Connecticut towns she got her start in. In fact, her songs and soaring voice seem easily destined for arena-sized speakers and festival-sized crowds. With an uplifting and soulful, deep yet youthful, punchy modern sound, with dazzling vocals, spirited original lyrics and cool changes, Daria’s songs pack a seriously refreshing punch. 

Together with producer/composer/bass player R.A.M. (www.soundcloud.com/ramusic), they create a sound with joy and positivity adding a cool, current, unique twist all their own; mixing the heart of a singer/songwriter with tight beats and an adventurous alternative spirit. 

In just a few short years, Daria has gone from playing cafés to showcasing at festivals and major music industry events like SXSW, CMJ and Gathering of The Vibes, and touring rock clubs up and down the east coast, selling out theaters and opening for hot major label acts and veteran musicians. With a set list of powerfully catchy songs, crafted with artistry, spunk and a modern flair, she's quickly becoming a fan favorite online and in person, receiving rave reviews for her recordings and live shows. Her innovative sound, killer stage presence and joyful voice have won her the hearts and iPod playlist spots of fans like taste-making Brooklyn club crowds, blogs, radio DJs, critics and a growing cast of industry insiders who all peg her as the one to watch. 


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