Laura Barrett

Laura Barrett

Laura Barrett is a Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter, best known for incorporating the kalimba into her music. [ [http://www.exclaim.ca/musicschool/whatiplay.aspx?csid1=114 "What I Play: Laura Barrett"] , "Exclaim!".] In addition to her solo work, Barrett has also performed as a member of The Hidden Cameras and Henri Fabergé and the Adorables.

A classically-trained pianist, Barrett studied English literature and linguistics at the University of Toronto, and took up the kalimba as a hobby after buying one on eBay. [ [http://www.eyeweekly.com/music/ondisc/article/39620 "Eye Weekly" review of "Victory Garden"] ] Her first public performance was a cover of "Smells Like Nirvana" at a Weird Al Yankovic tribute concert. She subsequently released two EPs, and was the musical director for a New York City production of Maggie MacDonald's play "The Rat King". [ [http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/LAURA-BARRETT Laura Barrett profile] at CBC Radio 3.]

Barrett released her first full-length album, "Victory Garden", in 2008 on Paper Bag Records.

Discography

* "Earth Sciences" (2006)
* "Ursula" (2007)
* "Victory Garden" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.laurabarrett.net/ Laura Barrett]


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