My girl Annekei has put together a group of really inspiring musicians to do a benefit for Haiti February 24th.  I met Annekei while performing with a group of local singer-songwriters representing all genres of music, so we called ourselves the Soulfolk Experience.  Other Soul Folks such as Maritri Garrett, Vernon Jeffrey Smith will also be on the bill.  It promises to be a soulful night dedicated to spreading love.  You will be inspired! See you there!

i have been blessed with many amazing and talented friends.  one of which is my girl yxia.  creator of M'Braze Accessories.  you must check out her custom made accessories!!  you can even have her design a one of a kind piece for you.  i've rocked many of her leather pieces including the belt on the back cover of my album.  i have so much love for her and now you will too! :D
check her out at  http://mbraze.etsy.com !!

inspired by "bestie" jeni fujita's facebook status today i am declaring today "Random Act of Love Day" at carladuren.com.  and in honor of "Random Act of Love Day" we are offering FREE downloads of "BeLove" on the music page!!
we throw around the word so much sometimes we forget what it means to actually "BeLove" :)
today my purpose is to BELOVE...what's yours?
carla

 just posted the video of hendrik helmer & i performing "blackfolkrockstar" at LILYFEST 2008 on the "photos & video" page.

 hey guys.  just wanted to let you know about a very special event i'm performing at this weekend. it's a benefit for a young girl named Lily who's battling a brain tumor.  please visit the "shows" page for more details.  hope to see you at St. Mark's Church in the East Village this Saturday to benefit Lily. Lots of great bands!! Music and food all day long!  hope to see you there!
carla

so i'm a gemini and have an alter ego who used to perform at the Bitter End and various other spots under the guise of "nin9"  and now i'm excited to say i'll be back at the Bitter End doing a more acoustic version of my "BlackFolkRockStar" album.  

it'll be myself and my guitarist Teddy Kumpel.  Teddy was the engineer and guitarist for the album and we produced it at his spot in Brooklyn.  He's brilliant and I couldn't have done it without him.  

Come hear us play together :
Mon, October 13th - 9:30 pm 
the Bitter End
147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson & LaGuardia)
 
Only $7 cover charge!!  
mention this blog and get the cd for $5 !!

Peace & Love,
carla

photo: jose ivey urbanvoyeur.com

 my album was reviewed by okayplayer!!
check out this online community of their featured recording artists.  one of the artists is talib kweli, a brilliant wordsmith that i used to tour with. 

 thanks for stopping my newly created music website.  please send an email from the contact page and introduce yourself.  i'm looking forward to getting more fun things on here for you to listen to and look at.  

nice meeting you

have a beautiful day

peace & love,
carla