Catherine Lara

Catherine Lara
Lara in 2009
Background information
Birth nameCatherine Bodet
Born (1945-05-29) 29 May 1945
OriginPoissy, France
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • violinist
  • composer
Instruments
Years active1972–present
Labels
Websitelara-passion.fr

Catherine Lara (French pronunciation: [katʁin laʁa]; born Catherine Bodet; 29 May 1945) is a French violinist, composer, singer, and author. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has established herself as an icon in French pop/rock music as well as the neo-classical genre. She has released 26 studio albums, contributed music to numerous television and film productions, and helped stage and produce many theatrical works. Lara is openly lesbian.