“From her self-professed 'heathen gospel' to smokey blues to the most deeply touching ballads - Ara Lee is a vocal treasure. She does it all with a depth and range like no other."
Morry Feldman, WQED Chicago
ALBUMS
VIDEOS
Nasty Woman
Almost every artist I know made a protest piece after the 2016 election. This was mine. 100% of download profits go to Planned Parenthood Columbia.
Open Song
My duo project, Stand and Sway, with one of my favorite songwriters of all time, Anna Tivel.
The Art of Letting Go (Live)
At the Alberta Rose with Kathryn Claire.
Sittin on the Dock of the Bay (cover)
I sing covers with guitarist Jamie Stillway for mental sanity… this is a favorite.
Aho
I wrote this for my beloved friend Felipe Canete, who said “Asi, Sea, Aho” to close his shamanic ceremonies. This was a song to honor his life & passing.
Born (Live)
As a guest artist with the Aurora Chorus, I got to sing an oldie and a goodie.
“No matter what tribe of the world you align yourself with, Ara Lee’s music will speak to you at a primeval level, awakening emotions and spirits from your past, from our past.”
Gary Grainger, Bishop FM 105.9 (UK)
“Lee’s 'Nasty Woman' has become the anthem in this #MeToo moment. A celebration for women and an education for the men who need it.”
Tom D'Antoni, Oregon Music News
“Ara Lee is the best singer I’ve ever heard. Period. But what she does is more than that. To hear her live is gut-wrenching, heart-souring - it’s a spiritual awakening.”
Sue Svendsen, Peninsula Arts
“Ara Lee sings with pure emotion and passion from the heart with a voice that reaches out and touches your soul... Ara Lee is a rare talent."
KMUZ FM, Salem
“I’ve never heard anyone sing like that in my life.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger
ARA LEE JAMES
Artist Biography
Called a “poet for the broken hearted”, a “force of nature” and a “spellbinding vocalist”, Ara Lee James is a nationally acclaimed singer, writer and recording artist. Known for her commanding stage presence, Ara’s live performances leave the audience open-mouthed and astonished by the power of her voice and her message. For the last ten years Ara has toured nationally both as a solo artist and with her duo project, Stand and Sway. Her songs have been covered by artists, wrapped around poems, and arranged for choirs throughout the world.
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