Carrie Lakin is a dynamic vocalist and songwriter based in Sydney, Australia. For over 20 years, Carrie has delighted local and international crowds with her fierce stage presence, sublime vocals and her ability to connect with audiences big and small. Echoing the effortless soul of Bonnie Raitt and the sensitive storytelling of Norah Jones, Carrie is an honest and enduring artist, passionately sharing her heartfelt stories through rich, mixed-genre songs.

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A gifted live performer, Carrie sings a wide variety of musical styles from jazz and blues through to pop, soul and R & B, in many different settings. She has performed at some of Australia’s best jazz festivals, including the Manly International Jazz Festival on multiple occasions. She has provided backing vocals for some of Australia’s top artists, such as Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Alex Lloyd, Troy Cassar- Daley, Evermore and Marcia Hines and was featured on TV’s Carols in the Domain performing a high-energy gospel showstopper.

 

Carrie has captivated international fans with performances at the Tauranga Jazz Festival (New Zealand), a six-month season at the Tokyo Hilton, Japan and guest spots at original venues in New York and London. 

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Carrie has recorded one album of beautifully arranged jazz and pop favourites and in 2012 she released a debut original EP: BOLD, which was very well-received. Carrie wrote and produced BOLD and the recording highlights Carrie’s talents as both a powerhouse vocalist and a sensitive, soulful songwriter. ABC Radio presenter James Valentine said “... live warmth and joy is hard to catch in recordings but here it is in these tracks. Gorgeous sound and Carrie’s unique presence is captured for all to hear”. International jazz singer Joy Yates also praised BOLD as “an EP that gives you a broad view of an artist who is honest, soulful and mature... Carrie’s warm compelling sound leaves you wanting more”. 

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In recent years, Carrie has been focused on her original project- Mayfield St.- an acoustic roots band led by Carrie with her longtime musical collaborator, Charlie Meadows. The songs of Mayfield St. are diverse in style yet bound together by a rich, soulful acoustic energy that captivates listeners. Delicate folky tales of heartbreak, rollicking rides of outlaw country fun, sassy blues tunes, bright reggae grooves and uplifting contemporary anthems all reside in the Mayfield St. sound. The band is currently performing whilst also preparing to make their debut recording. Carrie is excited to share Mayfield St.’s lovingly crafted collection of songs with the world. 

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Carrie is thrilled to be participating in AIR’s 2022/2023 Women in Music Mentorship, where she is receiving guidance from an experienced mentor and engaging in professional development with a broad range of Australian music industry leaders. She is committed to sharing her experiences and knowledge with her community and continuing to develop as an artist and contributor to the global musical network. 

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