Singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

As we near the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), we're revisiting select Big Blend Radio interviews with women who have been park artists-in-residence through the National Parks Arts Foundation. This 2023 episode features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. 

Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”.  Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two albums, and four standalone singles both as Sharkk Heartt and under her own name. More: https://www.sharkkheartt.com/ 

Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/