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Connecticut State Troubadour:

Click to hear MP3 clips of state troubadour Lara Herscovitch

Lara Herscovitch

The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism appointed singer-songwriter Lara Herscovitch of Durham CT as the new State Troubadour for 2009 and 2010. Lara's music is an original blend of acoustic/folk, flavored with pop, Latin, jazz, and blues. Lara Herscovitch was recommended by a panel of music professionals which included the 2007 and 2008 Connecticut State Troubadour, Pierce Campbell.

Portrait of Lara Herscovitch - click to see all cultural symbols
Portrait of Lara Herscovitch from the official Lara Hersovitch website - photo by Michael Benson Photography (used by permission)

Connecticut established the State Troubadour designation in 1991. The State Troubadour functions as an ambassador of music and song to encourage cultural literacy and promote the state of Connecticut.

Lara Herscovitch performing - click to see all cultural symbols
Lara Herscovitch performing in 2007 - photo from the official Lara Hersovitch website - photo by Michael Benson Photography (used by permission)
CT state troubadour Lara Herscovitch - click to see all cultural symbols
Connecticut state troubadour Lara Herscovitch - photo by D. Pagnucco (from the official Lara Hersovitch website - used by permission)

       

Source:
Connecticut State Troubadour: CT.gov
Links:
Lara Hersovitch website
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