Winner 2014 Wammie Contemporary Folk Album of the Year! (Washington Area Music Awards)

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Two original tracks, Heart of the Great Unknown and Mary in a Sardine Can, feature world class tablas by Broto Roy and Indian bamboo flute by Raman Kalyan.  

"... the arrangements and production are so delicious it's like porn for your ears! Help! I can't stop listening to this!" - Michael Wrycraft



Heart of The Great Unknown

Singer songwriter Laura Baron's 2021 release draws on her poetry, unique rhythms and passionate vocals to create an album that takes her listeners to emotional places. From the poignant "Refugee" to the soulful "I Will Whisper Your Name" to the the swinging tongue and cheek of "French Toast" dig into a musical feast with "Breakfast With Buddha." Produced by DC legend Marco Delmar with a collection of amazing DMV artists. 

"It’s a powerful song, the understatement of the music, the otherworldly musical embellishments and cries for help which echo from these the simple and emotive words all hard to ignore. A song of solidarity and one of the most moving things you will hear for a long time to come.”-Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture  

"[Baron's] lyricism reveals a true sense of poetry.”-Beach Sloth   

"With 'Refugee' Laura Baron taps into a spirit of community, allowing a whole orchestra to neatly come together into a gorgeous tapestry.”-Beach Sloth  

"Baron’s vocal performance is a call beyond duty, ultimately superb..”-Warlock Asylum  

 "Her voice is evocative and expressive. She breathes life into poignant lyrics...”-Band Camp Diaries


(partial list of artists) 
Guitar/Vocals: Laura Baron
Piano: Brian Simms
Upright Bass: Jon Nazdin
Violin: Ben Hoyt, Tiffany Shanta
Tabla: Krishna Ramdas
Wooden Flute: Ramyan Kaylan
Horn section: Chris Watling (sax), Vince McCool (trumpet), Benjamin Ford (trombone)
Drums, Robbie Macgruder, Blues Webb

04 I Will Whisper Your Name

Album produced by Bobby Read
Features award winning artists Laura Baron & Patti Dallas
Laura is known for her many albums for adults, but it all started singing for the littlest sweet ones in our world! Hope this inspires you on Earth  Day and every day that we make that effort to love and care for Mother Earth.

Songs For The Earth

One More River

Songs For THe Earth

Plant A Tree

Earthworm Boogie

Jazzy original music with a strong horn section and an uptown feel.

Your Hands

A track from the Heart of the Great Unknown recording. This song combines a provocative lyric with the rhythms of the tabla and a gorgeous wooden flute solo. The songwriter explores the intersection of the sacred and the profane. A little mercy in a world on the brink. 

Mary In A Sardine Can by Laura Baron

"Like A Ripple"  is from my Heart of The Great Unknown album, produced by Marco Delmar. The album won a Wammie for best contemporary folk album. The song was inspired by an old man named Dal who baked bread and shared his love and kindness with the world.  Dal reminds us that our love and actions create a ripple effect that touch countless lives. The beautiful harmonies are Cletus Kennelly and Pat Quinn. 

LYRIC:
Ripple

His hands bake the bread rising warm on the table
We passed ‘round the plates, held hands and we’d pray
It wasn’t the food that filled up my hunger
It was his kindness that washed it away

Like a ripple going on and on
Like a ripple going on and on

I remember his voice. I can still hear his laughter
Tumbling down through caverns of grace
It wasn’t the lines he spoke with such brilliance
It was his love that filled every space

Like a ripple going on and on
Like a ripple going on and on

BR:
One sweet life
What does it matter?
In this crazy mixed up world
What can one heart do anyway?
The kindness he showed me I share with my children
They’ll give to their children and their children’s children one day



Like a ripple going on and on
Like a ripple going on and on
His life’s a ripple going on and on
SOLO

His hands baked the bread rising warm on the table
He set me a place, said, “Why don’t you stay?”
It isn’t your beauty, your brilliance, your money
What’s left is your love when the rest fades away…

Like a ripple going on and on
Like a ripple going on and on
Your life’s a ripple going on and on and on…

c 2011 Laura Baron

Like A Ripple

Get toasty on a cold night. My lyric says it :)


Build Me A Fire  

I spend every night all by myself, alone
I’ve got this aching kind of shivering 
Moving down in my bones..

Come on and stack some wood
Now strike the match
We’ll sit and watch the smoke rise up the chimney stack

CH:
Build me a fire 
Build it till the flames burn bright (till the flames burn bright)
Come on and build me a fire
Keep your woman warm tonight 

Go on chop me some trees
Bring me some kindling
It’s freezing in here and my bodies trembling

CH

The weatherman says there’s a storm a brewin’
I can feel it in my bones
But you'll look nice draped in firelight 
Stir up the coals
We’ll let them burn, let ‘em. Let ‘em burn real slow…

Solos

The wind is whippin’
I’m starting to shiver
You got a quart of wood
Babe now it’s time to deliver

CHORUS

I got some sweet hot chocolate
Marshmallows too 
There’s a little Swiss Miss
Just waiting here for you

CHORUS

by Laura Baron /Sol Roots c 2013

Build Me a Fire

Fragile

Heart of the Great Unknown (Song for Ruchi)

Winner of a 2014 Wammie(Washington Area Music Association)  Song of the Year!

This song describes a woman's journey as she escapes from the prison of domestic violence. It celebrates her courage and determination as she finally sets out on her own. All she leaves is "a little note" telling him goodbye.

I just released a music video of my song in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I am hoping to help open up conversations and support victims becoming survivors!.  Watch the video here!  https://youtu.be/4cRcFxhqx24
Please share and comment!

To support my Indiegogo campaign to help promote the video of this song, please visit: http://igg.me/at/aLittleNote

Press release:
<a href="http://www.pr.com/press-release/643647">Music Video Aims to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence</a>

A Little Note

Mary in a Sardine Can

Track from Heart Of The Great Unknown (winner of a Washington Area Music Award (Wammie)for Contemporary Folk Album (Artist) of the Year.

Track features the sweetness of DC's Cletus Kennelly’s voice and the tasty mandolin chops of Ira Gitlin.  The song captures that tension between making a name for ourselves as musicians and the pull of our life back at home. And as a Mom I know many nights pulling up late in the driveway after a gig wondering if my kids were still awake. Produced by Marco Delmar.

Sometimes You're Humble

A little holiday classic for you all to wish you some warmth and cheer. Had fun recording this gentle acoustic version a while back. (harkens back to my more sweet days as a vocalist!) 

Please visit https://patreon.com/laurabaronmusic and learn how you can support my newest album in the works :)

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Wishing you a Happy Holiday with my rendition of this classic Christmas songs. We used guitar, vocals and wind instruments to create this peaceful sound just for you!

All my best,
Laura 

P.S. Want to support me and be a part of what's next in 2023? Find out how your membership will go a long way! https//patreon.com/laurabaronmusic :)

My new song "Heal Out Loud," reminds us to reach out and speak about what is in our hearts with people we can trust. Sometimes we feel ashamed or alone in our pain or our addictions. There is a movement in the US to stop the stigma around our mental health needs.  An inspired effort to help people get the support they deserve.  Together we can heal out loud. This song (and upcoming music video)were made in support of the #stopstigmatogether national campaign to end the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders.

love,
Laura 

❤️ Heal Out Loud (lyric)                                      


First comes a day 
It falls and it shatters  
Like wind whipping round your beautiful mind

When the ache won’t wash away
Your thoughts grow rise and scatter 
And hopes like a dream you’ve left behind

Chorus: 
I’ll find you 
I’ll find you 
Through dark clouds 
When shadows drag you down
We can heal out loud 

Some days the sun won’t rise 
You’ve tried all they say to try 
Cheer up chin up, toughen up, 
Sometimes it’s easier to hide

br:
Don’t stop believing 
you’re wanted here and loved
When the whole world’s not listening 
I’ll be the one who does

When the shame won’t wash away
And each day dives down to despair
Hear our voices, come and join us
Rising in the air

‘Cause when you’re strung out
When the door’s stuck
Feeling like your time is up (you’re going down)
Look around we’re here
Whispering in your ear

Chorus
Come find us, come find us
Break the silence
Because I’m here listening now
We can heal out loud (repeat)   
Heal out loud
Heal out loud     

(When the pains so strong
We gonna talk it over
We gonna heal…)

Don’t stop believing 
you’re wanted here and loved
When the whole world’s not listening 
Be the one who does


c and p 2023 laura baron

Heal Out Loud - Final-wav

One Way Ticket - Final 2

Enchantee- Final Mix 19

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2024!

I am a Washington DC singer songwriter. Auld Lang Syne was recorded with vocalist Cletus Kennelly. Track produced by Marco Delmar. This version includes the traditional lovely verses (lyrics below!) So sing along and welcome in the new year with me. 
Visit me at: LauraBaronMusic.com

I am thrilled to learn this track was featured on the Young & The Restless, New Years 2020 Episode. Watch it on CBS all access. 

My new album, Breakfast With Buddha virtual album release concert 2/28, 1pm!
learn more: laura@laurabaronmusic.com

To license this song for your next production:
 Beth Wernick: Imaginary Friends
Office - 310 453 8402 
Mobile - 310 892 1116  


LYRICS
Auld Lang Syne 

Should old acquaintance be forgot  and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne 
We'll take a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne.

And surely I’ll buy your pint cup and surely you’ll buy mine
We'll take a cup o’ kindness yet for auld lang syne.

We two have run about the slopes and picked the daisies fine 
But we’ve wandered manya weary roadsinceauld lang syne.

CHORUS 

We two have paddled in the stream  from morning sun till dine, but seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne

And there’s a hand my trusty friend 
And give us a hand o’ thine
And we’ll drink a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne

CHORUS

If you are interested in licensing this song for your next sound track please contact Beth Wernick: beth@ImaginaryFriends.com. 
laura@laurabaronmusic.com


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"Auld Lang Syne"-Happy New Year!

Laura Baron's newest EP showcases her soulful, emotive vocals. From the delicate Bossa Nova to kick back smokey jazz. From sassy horns to the haunting world grooves of bamboo flute and tabla. Laura takes her listener into her rich musical imagination.  "Marjike's Song" wins a Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Jazz Gold Award. "On The Streets of New York" is an inspiring lyric video celebrating the Statue of Liberty and the melting pot that NY is today .https://youtu.be/08uJi-cAbN0

The EP was made possible in part by a grant from the Montgomery Arts Council (Maryland)

Beautiful People

On The Streets Of New York

Let's Get Something Started

Laura Baron showcases her expressive, emotive poetry in honor of the plight, and strength of spirit of the refugee.  The track paints a poignant landscape with haunting world grooves, bamboo flute and tabla. Surrounds you with layers of soulful female vocals.

The song was made possible a grant from the Montgomery Arts Council (Maryland)

Now a music video: https://youtu.be/th7bDOlAAkU

"It’s a powerful song, the understatement of the music, the otherworldly musical embellishments and cries for help which echo from these the simple and emotive words all hard to ignore. A song of solidarity and one of the most moving things you will hear for a long time to come.”-Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture  

 "Low key jazz musings… brisk and engaging."-Mike Joyce, Washington Post 

"[Baron's] lyricism reveals a true sense of poetry.”-Beach Sloth   

"With 'Refugee' Laura Baron taps into a spirit of community, allowing a whole orchestra to neatly come together into a gorgeous tapestry.”-Beach Sloth  

"Baron’s vocal performance is a call beyond duty, ultimately superb..”-Warlock Asylum  
 
The song was made possible in part by a grant from the Montgomery Arts Council (Maryland)

Refugee

A poignant landscape with haunting world grooves, bamboo flute and tabla. Surrounds you with layers of soulful female vocals.

"With 'Refugee' Laura Baron taps into a spirit of community, allowing a whole orchestra to neatly come together into a gorgeous tapestry.”-Beach Sloth

"Laura’s vocal performance in “Refugee” is stunning. Her voice is evocative and expressive. She breathes life into poignant lyrics...”-Band Camp Diaries 

"Baron’s vocal performance is a call beyond duty, ultimately superb. There is certainly something special about the music that Laura Baron makes and Refugee turns out to be the perfect greeting card.”-Warlock Asylum




DISCOVER "LONG ROAD HOME" on CD Baby store.cdbaby.com/cd/laurabaron4.

From delicate Bossa Nova to kick back smokey jazz. Laura takes her listener into her rich musical imagination. "Marjike's Song" wins a Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Jazz Gold Award. "On The Streets of New York" is an inspiring lyric video celebrating the Statue of Liberty and the melting pot that NY is today, youtu.be/08uJi-cAbN0

The EP was made possible in part by a grant from the Montgomery Arts Council (Maryland)

Refugee - Radio version (from EP Long Road Home)

This track is a sneak preview from Laura's upcoming album. Featuring 
beautiful piano, emotive female vocals and rich harmonies I WILL WHISPER YOUR NAME carries us on the wings of those that believe in  us.

Have Faith. Believe in yourself and others. Fly, soar, reach your potential.
laura@laurabaronmusic.com
c 2019 Laura Baron Music

Upcoming 2020

I Will Whisper Your Name, by Laura Baron

"Laura’s vocals are smoother than ever and are met with an addictive chorus that is we have not been able to get out of our heads.  This sassy track has such a cool groove with added synth sounds, it is most definitely at the top of our playlists, and we can bet it will be added to yours at first listen." Stitched Sound

Pop with sassy attitude. Bluesy, jazzy diva vocals. Stepping up and taking her power. Funky sythn. and cool grooves.
THEME: funky diva, Going beyond the odds, Rising up and getting going

by Laura Baron and Zion Brock

Laura Amy Baron Kahan, (ASCAP 722558247)
Zion Melchizedek Brock (BMI IPI/CAE 73531416 )

c 2020 Baron, Brock

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High Gear

This track from Laura's new album."Breakfast With Buddha" reminds us of that at our core we are courage, light, patience and strength. A beautiful piano motif lifts this moving power ballad with Laura's soaring vocal. 
Album release concert 2/28, 1pm on Youtube Live
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I Will Whisper Your Name

DC Artist Laura Baron is an award winning songwriter known for her passionate delivery, her beautifully crafted lyrics and her expressive, sultry jazz vocals. Signed to the Discovery Music Network Laura's music is ready to be licensed for your production. laura@laurabaronmusic.com. Join Laura' private FB community at Facebook.com/groups/laurabaron


Watch Laura's 3 minute video,
"On The Streets of New York" 
https://youtu.be/08uJi-cAbN0

"Baron’s vocal performance is a call beyond duty, ultimately superb. There is certainly something special about the music that Laura Baron makes.”-Warlock Asylum 
 
"Discover A Voice You Need to Hear"-Terry Kester, WPFW

"Laura strokes your ears with her pure tones, superb lyrics and fine arrangements...lie back, close your eyes, open your ears and listen to the heart of this "Musical Baroness" as she transports you with her award winning songs."Phil Young, Folk on the Fringe, 3MD...

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