Steve Findley
Creator and emcee of
The Coffeehouse at All Saints
Kathy Ford
Emcee of "Lansing Has Talent"
Mike and Angela Ward
Hosts of the
Kirby Street Concerts
"There's Always More" was co-written in May, 2024, by Anara Pearl, Kashimana, and the other participants of the 2024 Pumpstock Songwriting Workshop, and later revised and arranged by Austin Kaufmann and Anara Pearl Kaufmann. © 2024
This recording is of Anara Pearl's debut live performance of the song on August 18, 2024, at ASK ME House in Lansing, MI. Filmed by Dan Lauterbur.
by Anara Pearl, recorded on April 23, 2024.
Music and Lyrics by Anara Pearl Kaufmann © 2024
"Untied" was inspired by and and based on the book "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman.
Music and Lyrics by Anara Pearl Kaufmann © 2023
Performed by Anara Pearl and Austin Kaufmann at the Windwalker Underground Open Mic on Feb. 26, 2024.
Video credit to Finn Kaufmann
Anara Pearl is a 12-year-old singer-songwriter from East Lansing, Michigan, who blends folk and pop with a maturity beyond her years. Inspired by musical theater and artists like Taylor Swift, May Erlewine, and The Accidentals, Anara captivates audiences with her earnest, energetic covers. But her talent doesn't stop there; she's already making waves as a budding songwriter. With lyrics that resonate deeply and a stage presence that belies her age, Anara is destined to become a bright star in the Michigan music scene. Anara is often accompanied by her father, Austin Kaufmann, guitarist and singer for the indie folk band The Dangling Participles.
Anara Pearl | lead vocals ● ukulele ● guitar ● clarinet
Austin Kaufmann | backing vocals ● guitars