For over 30 years Diane Taraz has been creating her own songs and
breathing new life into traditional ones, singing in a clear, velvety
voice and playing guitar and lap dulcimer. On her many CDs and in concert,
she delves into fascinating corners of folk music. Diane loves to
bring the past to life, drawing inspiration from Celtic, British,
French-Canadian, and American folklore.
Born in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.
Diane has long made her home in the Boston area, performing extensively
at coffeehouses, festivals, museums, libraries, and historical societies
throughout New England, as well as in New York and South Carolina. She is a
longtime member of the Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society, a
traditional band that plays maritime, Celtic, and Colonial music.
She also sings with Vox Lucens, a 12-member a cappella Renaissance
choir, and the UUlations, a women's a cappella group.
"Diane Taraz is an exceptionally talented writer and a gifted singer and guitarist. She also has a nicely sly wit and a very pleasing performance style. She's top-notch."
--Frank Dudgeon, WUMB-FM, Boston, Mass.
"(Her) voice is truly exquisite, and (her) rapport with the audience was warm and engaging."
--Mike Harde, Westford Historical Society, Westford, Mass.