Alicia Dara was born in Vancouver, BC to Grammy
winning symphony musicians. Trained at an early
age as a vocalist, Alicia explored musical theatre
and cabaret before writing her first record of
original songs ten years ago.
Her new release,“The Secret Dream of Tigers”, is
in the vein of Aimee Mann’s “Bachelor Number
2” and Rufus Wainright’s “Poses”. The record is a
musically eclectic group of songs that explores
several different styles in service of a larger theme.
Alicia dedicated it to “all the artists, with love and
encouragement”, and the metaphor of interaction
with tigers (which are mentioned on 5 of the 12
songs) serves to illustrate an artist’s struggle with
demons both inner and outer.
The culmination of 2 years of work with producer
Jason Staczek, it features a host of Seattle, WA
luminary artists including Ian Moore, Mia Boyle,
Andy Stoller, Johnny Sangster, and Dave Brogan.
Standout tracks include “Trouble”, a love song that
features Alicia’s stunning soprano voice at its most
seductive, and a cinematic cover of David Bowie’s
“Heroes”. “Black Muddy River” praises the power of
female appetites, while “Leather Jacket” reads like
a cautionary tale about buying into the evils of
one’s own image.

In 2008 Alicia appeared at the
Knitting Factory in New York, the Limelight in
Nashville, and at Genghis Cohen in LA. Alicia
has also signed a publishing deal for film and TV
soundtrack representation.

A music video for “Black Muddy River” is available at http://myspace.com/aliciadara

“Well-produced with lush sonics, Dara knows how to make a
melodic record…a talented vocalist with a wide range and
charming voice” – Indie-Music.Com

“[Covering] David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ is a hard feat… but Dara’s
version has it’s own soul”- CollectedSounds.Com

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Alicia's new CD, "The Secret Dream of Tigers" can be purchased here:

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