Cara Luft

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Juno Award–winning singer-songwriter and musician Cara Luft is a rare artist — steeped in folk and traditional roots music from an early age, yet unafraid to stretch boundaries, bend genres, and weave new threads into the fabric of her sound. A founding member of Canadian folk supergroup The Wailin’ Jennys and the creative force behind Winnipeg’s acclaimed duo The Small Glories, Luft has earned her reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers. Her shows are infused with tenacity, vision, boundless energy, and a contagious sense of humour.

As No Depression magazine notes, “Luft has a rich tradition in folk music — it’s safe to assume she knows her stuff — and upon listening it becomes quite clear that she is indeed a formidable songwriter and performer… [The] lovely Ms. Luft sets the bar for the talented few who’ll follow in her footsteps.”

Beloved for her ability to connect with audiences, Cara captivates listeners with compelling vocals, superb musicianship, and a gift for storytelling. Reviewers praise her accomplished songwriting, fluid shifts between musical styles, and the warmth and honesty of her stage presence. There is nothing pretentious about her — every performance is rooted in integrity, personality, and spontaneity. As Lonesome Highway aptly put it: “Long may she reign!”