Cara ist irisch und bedeutet *Freund*. Die Band Cara spielt seit 2003 traditionelle irische Musik, Folksongs und Eigenkompositionen. Cara hat sich mit einem einzigartigen Bandsound inzwischen in der internationalen Musikszene einen Namen gemacht.Endlich ist es soweit, die erste Live DVD mit Audio-CD *In Full Swing* ist im Presswerk und wird etwa ab Ende Februar 2008 lieferbar sein!Das erwartet euch: 87 Minuten Konzertfilm, 76 Minuten Konzert auf CD, ausführliche Interviews mit allen Bandmitgliedern und ein kleiner Blick hinter die Kulissen.Unlängst wurden Cara für ihr aktuelles Studioalbum vom amerikanischen Magazin *Sing Out* (Volume 51#3 – Autumn `07) hochgelobt: *A German band with an Irish name who play Scots/Irish, European, and original tunes and ballads? Oh yes! The five members of Cara (Irish for “friend”) share a variety of backgrounds: conservatory, home-trained, self-taught – but they all agree on a musical style, which is lively, intricate and crystal clear. I use the term “clear” advisedly, for throughout this beautifully produced CD, it is the clarity of their musical expression that makes them stand out. Leading the way is Jurgen Treyz, who plays guitar, mandola, mandolin and keyboards. Treyz is a classically trained guitarist, who has specialized in the recording of medieval andearly folk music. His guitar lines are precise, inventive, yet within the tradition. Listen to his playing on the medley of Bretontunes called “Pluzunet.” Gorgeous. Add to that Claus Steinort’s work on pipes, flutes and whistles, and Rolf Wagels’ amazing bodhran beats and you have a top-notch mix. The vocals, provided by Sandra Steinort and Gudrun Walther range from sweet to spine-tingling. The use of a drone harmony and the 7/8 time setting in “Poisoned Peas*, for example, render the old story of Lord Randall positively riveting. Steinort and Walther show the flexibility of their vocal style in the playful “Please Be Peter,” and the moving “Bustles And Bonnets.” Part of Cara’s charm is the pan-European influence they bring to British Isles music. With their eclectic backgrounds they manage to use Balkan, Breton and German touches in the music, without making it sound like a watered-down world music love fest. This is a band whose musicianship and inventiveness will make them a favorite on both sides of the pond.* - (MD)