Headlining: Antara

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Whether busy conjuring variations of rhythm folk poetry in song lyrics or exploring the percussive-like dynamics of her trademark guitar riffs, independent folk songstress Antara continues to establish herself as a 'new' folk artist that is expanding the forefront of women’s music and the independent folk movement. Having performed professionally for a dozen years in more than 500 venues throughout New England, Canada, The Midwest and The South, Antara’s unique fusion of rhythmic folk music and interactive coffee house performance capitalizes on a consistent sharing of the sociological perspective that shapes her life, love and work.

Described by colleagues like well-known folk musician Edie Carey as “wonderfully smart songs, incredible humor and an amazing presence onstage,” Antara and her work continue to capture praise from audiences, critics and fellow singer/songwriters alike, while providing the essential fuel that propels her creative impulse into genres that take traditional folk performance to new levels and listeners.

“I don’t want to be pigeon-holed into any particular category,” emphasizes Antara. “I believe that women’s music and folk singing is a respectful foundation from which I’ve come. And, I live that existence everyday; I am that community. But, I don’t feel the need to be a representative of only that niche. My music reflects who I am and the personal truths that I have experienced and can share…like a storyteller weaving a tale. My hope is that the people who hear my music get some feeling or idea that enriches their own existence while creating that artist/audience connection that musicians like myself live for.”

With more than 75 uniquely-styled songs and collaborations under her belt, Antara's musical work spans a continuum from the serious social issues of classism, sexism and religious persecution in selections like "None of the Above," "Wrong" and "Tree of Knowledge," to her musical restagings of childhood stories and word games in "Jolly Friends" and the Shel Silverstein-inspired "My Roots".

"I've written music about racism, lost love, equality, sexism and even the challenge of emotional connections," added Antara. "But, even though these are all different themes the common thread in all of them is the reality of the text and how it amplifies a universal experience that isn't just black, white, male, female, gay or straight. It's everybody−It's life."