Born in Athens to Lebanese-Canadian parents, Lara is an artist that thrives on celebrating difference. A formidable multi-instrumentalist, songwriter + educator, she's already received critical acclaim for her compositions that combine deft storytelling with intricate rhythms and jazz folk motifs. As a multi-disciplinary artist, she is sought after as a composer for film scores. She writes as a freelance music journalist, and delivers creative workshops in Greece and the UK. Her long awaited debut album SUN weaves the threads of her folk, acoustic rock and jazz-classical upbringing to her heartfelt message of hope, empowerment, and freedom. Her highly anticipated album ‘Sun’ is due September 4 on Pastiche Records (UK) ““Quite simply, the future of cosmopolitan folk” — Justin Turford, Ex -Friendly (UK)