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Photo by Jason Reynolds

Above, Lara, Yael, Jen Starr and special guest, Mimi Stella (second from left) perform at
Myhelan Cultural Arts Center


Photo by Yael

Above Lara, with her Guinea mates, Alseny and Auguste in Kindia, February '03


Photo by Jack Black Camara

Above Yael, with longtime friend Kathy Henkle modeling their Indigo finery with gift-givers Kadiatou and her Aunt Mariam in Kipe, February '03

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Dec '03
Holy Britney! Lara and Yael are happy to share the news that Music For All Seasons has just kicked off a partnership between Virgin Megastores and MasterCard. The two companies will jointly donate $1 to MFAS, each time a customer uses their MasterCard.
Read on . . . www.musicforallseasons.org/releases.html

We are also happy to announce that the Courier News (thank you Bob Makin!) ran a feature on the duo submitted by MFAS (thank you Anisa Mehdi!). Click here to read the article

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Nov '03
Harmonic Concordance How about that lunar eclipse?? In other news Lara reports that she has been to the church of Ron K. Brown and life will never be the same! NJPAC sponsored her for a special teaching artist workshop with this amazing dancer and choreographer, a Brooklyn native. Don't miss this incredible artist's work with his dance company, Ron K. Brown Evidence
www.ronkbrown-evidence.org

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Oct '03
- Happy Autumn! The duo is busy this fall covering new artistic and geographic territory while continuing to dance and drum on familiar ground. The two are beginning their second year on the artist roster for Music For All Seasons, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the performance of live musical events in a wide range of institutions - including children's hospitals, retirement facilities, Juvenile detention centers, nursing homes, medical centers, halfway houses and prisons - MFAS helps aid the healing process, physical, mental and spiritual. Visit their website for more details www.musicforallseasons.org

Lara is beginning her 5th year as an NJPAC Early Learning Through the Arts Wolftrap teaching artist. To learn more about this wonderful residency program visit the
NJPAC website The duo is conducting an artist in residency after school program at the Morristown Montessori School in NJ and can be found teaching school workshops in and out of the state.

Yael is collaborating with two NY singer/songwriters, Jeff Jeudy & DeAngela Napier. Both artists have voices that compliment each other beautifully and Yael's added percussion has given the songs another dimension. Visit their website www.unnecessaryobjects.com

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July '03
- "Doorways" recorded live at Hungry Goat Studios. Lara and Yael recorded a new spoken word piece in the studio at the end of June for the CN8 cameras as part of a feature about the Percussione Duo. Jennifer Starr contributed some of her most magical vocal work yet and the always amazing Glen Fittin pulled it all together with a delicious frame drum groove. The session was completely improvised around a new poem written by Lara and as always John Kurgan was our engineer extraordinaire. Visit the audio/video page to listen to a sample . . .

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May '03
- Lara and Yael are looking for management! These ladies are ready to take their art to the next level and are in need of professional assistance. If you or someone you are connected to are interested in the position read on . . .

- The Duo welcomes vocalist, Jennifer Starr, into the mix! Ms. Starr is a pro who has worked with many fine artists in a myriad of situations. It is this versatility, combined with her radiant energy and bold confidence, that make for a fabulous TRIO. more here . . .

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April '03
- Did you know that Lara and Yael traveled to Africa in Feb '03? and they barely came back! Through friends, family and community sponsors they raised over $4,000 towards this amazing journey. Magical musings and photos to come . . .
Africa Sponsor List click here
Full scoop including original fundraising letter click here


- Lara and Yael released a 4 Song EP in '02 as a work in progress. It was recorded, engineered, mixed and co-produced by John Kurgan at Hungry Goat Studios. They hope to release their full length CD in '04. And the ladies recorded their live performance energy for a promo video short filmed and edited by the amazing Mathieu Borysevicz!