BORN 14 years ago of Germany’s longstanding love affair with Celtic music, Cara’s line-up features four of that country’s finest traditional musicians, together with Scottish singer-songwriter and pianist Kim Edgar.

They deliver a blend of old and new material with traditional and folk-pop stylings, fronted by twin lead vocals.

Now considered to be one of the most sought-after bands in Germany and mainland Europe, Cara are heading to England to promote their fifth studio album, Yet We Sing, where they perform mainly self-written material with an international line-up and reputation.

The German-Scottish quintet released Yet We Sing in 2016 followed by extensive touring in Germany and Scotland.

On Wednesday, June 21 they perform at St Edward’s Church, Grange Road, Netley, SO31 5FF, at 7.30 pm. Tickets £14.50. Box office: 07702 980 677.

The Cara sound is shaped and defined by the two charismatic singers and songwriters, Gudrun Walther (Germany) and Kim Edgar (Scotland).

Yet We Sing deals with the “hard stuff’ – love, death, religion, war and hope and is said to draw the listener near to the music.

The album also captures the live energy that has earned Cara their enthusiastic fan base and reputation on the folk scene.

Energising, emotive and engaging, Cara aim to connect directly with the listener.

They are winners of two Irish music awards – Best New Irish Artist 2010 and Top Group 2011.

Cara have toured the United States seven times, playing the main stages at Milwaukee Irish Fest 2009, Kansas City Irish Festival 2009 and 2010, and Dublin Irish Fest 2014.

The band also enjoy performing in Ireland.

In 2014 they were invited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Cork Folk Festival alongside Mozaik, Dick Gaughan, and We Banjo 3.