Yet We Sing

They sound like a whole festival wrapped up in one band!" Bruce MacGregor, BBC Radio Scotland CARA tour worldwide with their unique interpretations of Celtic music. Their sound is firmly rooted in the Irish and Scottish tradition yet their innovative arrangements even of wellknown material sets them apart and make them instantly recognizable. Their own exciting compositions have received wide critical acclaim. Fronted by two female lead singers, a trademark of the band, CARA combine their mastery of vocals, piano, fiddle, flute, guitar, bodhrán, uilleann pipes and accordion with a dry-witted and entertaining stage presence. On 15th January 2016, the German-Scottish quintet release “Yet We Sing”, with extensive touring in Germany throughout January and February. They also celebrate its launch at Celtic Connections on Wednesday 27th January, followed by a brief Scottish tour taking in Eden Court, Inverness (28th), Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall (29th) and Edinburgh’s Queens Hall (30th). The Cara sound is shaped and defined by the two charismatic singers and songwriters, Gudrun Walther (Germany) and Kim Edgar (Scotland). “Yet We Sing“ deals with the “hard stuff’ – love, death, religion, war and hope – drawing the listener near. The album also captures the live energy that has earned Cara their enthusiastic fanbase and their reputation within the folk scene. Energising, emotive and engaging, Cara aim to connect directly with the listener. Kim Edgar (vocals, piano) from Edinburgh, Scotland and Gudrun Walther (vocals, fiddle, diatonic accordion) from Southern Germany are in perfect command of their instruments but above all it is their voices that enthral the audience. They are expressive in their solos and magnificent if they blend to become one sound. They bring new life to traditional ballads and their interpretations of their own songs are guaranteed to raise goose pimples! It would be difficult to find a more talented young musician to emerge from the vibrant German trad music scene than Hendrik Morgenbrodt (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles) - anywhere! He is not only a brilliant piper, but also a pipe maker. This allows him to adjust his instruments to the unique sound of CARA. Juergen Treyz (guitars) from South Germany has his own concept of "backing". His sound is chracterised by well thought out and exciting harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment and beautiful solos. His playing inspires and lifts the CARA sound. With Rolf Wagels the band adds Germanys best (and biggest) bodhrán player whenever he's available. He has played in Germany, Ireland and the US with an ever growing impressive list of well-known musicians and bands.