Lara Jai

"Lara Jai is gifted with an extremely fine, captivating soprano whose vibration bespeaks sincerity and devotion..." ~Jason Victor Serinus "There's a special integrity to this music that makes for joyful listening." ~Spirit of Change Magazine "Lara Jai's style...is ethereal, spiritual and simply (or not so simply) beautiful." ~Amy Lotsberg, Collected Sounds "Stunning debut album." ~YOGA Magazine

Dears Friends and Fans,

Despite our best intentions, life sometimes takes us on unintentional detours. I've found myself on just such a journey for the last 2 years. Please forgive my absense- it wasn't by choice. During this time, I changed significantly. With the challenges have come a surge of new songs, and I am bursting to share them with you.

In the next few months, I anticipate the release of several new videos, and by the fall (fingers crossed!), a new album. I'm eager for your feedback on this new musical direction....and most of all, looking forward to connecting with you again.

Warmly,

Lara

Inspired from my travels in Africa, my new song "I Have a Dream" is just out of the recording studio. I'm thrilled to share it with you- and think you'll especially the video, which includes footage and photographs from the 8 weeks I spent in Uganda and Tanzania. Check it out here: The song is available for just 99¢:

I am taking a hiatus from performing for the summer to travel in Uganda and Tanzania. There are many places and issues I plan to explore in my travels. Join me by reading my travel blog!

I recently returned from the "Unveiling 2012" conference in Sarasota Florida, where I was asked to perform songs from "Unlock the Mystery". What an intriguing mix of anthropology, archeology, and mythology! I was delighted to be a part of this vibrant conference, and felt optimistic about the options and opportunities we have to delve deeper, and make the world a better place in the coming days and years.

Lara has been invited to play at the "Unveiling 2012" conference in Sarasota, Florida on October 25th. The conference boasts experts in various disciplines speaking about the significance of the changes that are happening, and how we can be a positive force in the world, and most importantly, our own personal evolution of consciousness. Check out the web site: http://www.unveiling2012.org/3.html

I recently returned from a most awe-inspiring trek in the remote interior of Alaska. For two weeks, friends and I trekked and rafted through the steep and winding topography of Alaska's Brooks range. The challenging landscape is utterly pristine and without trails. We navigated our way to the Koyakuk River, where we tied our packs onto individual rafts for a more leisurely descent from the headwaters. Evidence of our fellow "Great Spirits" were all around, in the form of bear, wolf, and moose tracks. We were honored to view moose and brown bear, as well. Songs from this enchanting adventure are bubbling away....I'll keep you posted...

Lara will be playing at the lovely, historic Grant Avenue Community Center on May 23, 7:30 pm. She'll be joined by Middle Eastern band, Sherefe, and the show will include new songs from Sherefe's upcoming release, as well as some of Lara's new songs.

Lara will be playing with Sherefe on May 24th at 7:30 pm at Avogadros Number. The show will be the official CD release party for "Unlock the Mystery". Lara will be playing several new harp songs, as well!

Lara has been playing at private house parties around the front range of Colorado. Her solo show includes three songs from the new album. All songs are accompanied by her harp, a Triplett 38 string lever harp. If YOU are interested in hosting a house party, we can tell you how! Email us at: info@larajai.com

Lara played several songs from her new album with Sherefe at Ozo's coffee house Saturday, Feb 2nd. What a great time! Sherefe had the entire coffee house on its feet, dancing wildly to their inspiring traditional Turkish/Greek/middle eastern tunes.

Lara's CD entitled "Unlock the Mystery" is now available via Lara's web site or on CDbaby.com. The CD includes seven original songs, plus the Sri Mahisasuramardini Stotram, and a traditional melody from Spain. It features Balkan music sensation Jesse Manno, who produced the CD, with Lara. The musicians include Ty Burhoe on tablas, James Hoskins on cello and gadullka, Sandra Wong and Anthony Salvo on violins, Emily Bowman on viola, and Susan Zevenbergen on harp. Lara plays harp and tamboura on the CD, and Jesse Manno plays lutes, flutes and percussion.