LARA OSHON

Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Lara Oshon (pronounced like ‘ocean’) moved west to attend graduate school at UCLA in Los Angeles, working as a social worker and trauma counselor. She began songwriting in her late twenties, quickly recording a demo album called “Emerging” and learning how to perform in venues and living rooms around LA. She started painting at the same time her songwriting began, and the two have been soul sister expressions ever since.

Lara released her follow-up EP “Dive In” before returning to her roots in the South, settling in the active music and art scene of Athens, Georgia. She released two live albums there – “Born to Shine,” recorded at the newly opened Studio 1095, and “I Will Sing,” recorded in an old church turned yoga studio called Sangha Yoga. After playing in clubs and spiritual centers around the southeast, the west coast called once again. She relocated back to Los Angeles, touring up and down the California coast sharing songs and stories. With the release of “Endangered Language,” her fifth independent album, Lara solidified her capacities not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a composer, arranger and producer. Her signature lush, smooth vocals flow over full band instrumentation in this latest collection of soulfully melodic songs. Warm production and intimate lyrics draw you inward, compelling you to slow down and really listen.

Lara’s writing and voice are reminiscent of the golden era of 1970s singer-songwriters whose songs were thoughtful, well-crafted and universal. With musical influences including Motown, Jazz, Gospel, Folk and Contemporary Pop, Lara’s arrangements are shaped around the poetry
 of her lyrics. Known for her emotionally resonant and 
meaningful music, her Georgia roots and California spirit combine to reassure you that your heart is in good hands. Lara’s live performances have been described as a transforming musical experience and have ignited devoted supporters worldwide.

Her latest single “Colors of Change” addresses anti-racism, inviting the listener to remember our shared language of connection, which is based in heart-logic and empathy. She released it just before moving to Montgomery, Alabama, where she currently resides. Lara believes that the arts lead culture and is committed to creating content that builds a global culture of equity and belonging. Be sure to sign up for her mailing list HERE to get the latest songs and news first!

Read more about Lara in an interview with VoyageLA HERE.

Discography

“Colors of Change” - Single, released 2021
“Colors of Change (Acoustic)” - Single, released 2020
“A Place Called Home” - Single, released 2020
“Endangered Language” - LP, released 2019
“One Heart” - Single, released 2019
“Phoenix Rising” - Single, released 2017
"Love Is The New Sexy" - Single, released 2016
"I Will Sing: Live at Sangha" - LP, released 2012
"Born to Shine" - LP, released 2010
"Back Into One" - Single, released 2010
"Dive In" - EP, released 2008
"Emerging" - demo LP, released 2005