Lara's Biography

LITTLE RENDITION September 2009 Young, gorgeous and gifted. This describes the talented Lara Frances in a nutshell. Her new album, Little Rendition, is a delicious mixture of nu-folkish pop with the merest hint of rock occasionally shimmering through – and the result is a soothing, tranquil experience that anoints all the senses.

 

As with her previous work, this album is also a profound exercise that resounds with philosophical brilliance due to her reflective lyrics. Superbly complimented by astonishing musical integrity, Little Rendition is an abounding harvest that liberates your heart and caresses your soul, effortlessly transporting you to a new dimension. One of the features of her considerable skill is the rare ability to create visions and atmosphere – and she does so with nuance and elegance, all the while weaving a textured tapestry between reality and escape.

 

Lara has already been play listed on JACARANDA fm, KFM, HIGHVELD STEREO as well as OFM and the video of “High on Life”, her previous hit, reached the number 3 position on MK89’s Top 10 charts. It was also screened as program filler on SABC 3, taking her straight into living rooms across the country. This profound work is essentially an album that narrates in a very symbolic way the account of a young women’s journey through life and love – and she does so with poise and grace. It’s refreshing to find a female artist that has found her own voice, avoiding the stereotypical attempts that so often find their way on to the shelves.

 

It’s evident that this artist has carved her own niche in the market and will continue on her journey with integrity. The amalgamation of pure talent, wisdom, insight, musical honesty and subtle vulnerability is refreshing and will indisputably confirm her already clear footsteps on the landscape of the South African Music Industry.