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“Anara Pearl is a charming young performer who delivers songs with earnest ease.”

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Steve Findley
Creator and emcee of
The Coffeehouse at All Saints

“Anara has the ability, the gift, of pulling the audience in with her presence, her beautiful voice, and her old soul lyrics.”

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Mike and Angela Ward
Hosts of the
Kirby Street Concerts

“Anara is just fantastic!”

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Brandon Michael McCoy
Former host of the
Windwalker Underground Gallery Open Mic

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"Untied"

by Anara Pearl, recorded on April 23, 2024.

"Untied" was inspired by and and based on the book "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman.

"Half a World Apart"

Performed by Anara Pearl and Austin Kaufmann at the Windwalker Underground Open Mic on Feb. 26, 2024.

Video credit to Finn Kaufmann

Bio / Blurb

Anara Pearl is a 11-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.

Stage Plot / Input List

Anara Pearl | lead vocals ● ukulele ● guitar ● clarinet

Austin Kaufmann | backing vocals ● guitars

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