BIO

Mark Tara is a trailblazing recording artist and podcast creator celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.

His debut single "Different Love" soared to #17 in Southern Ontario radio charts, captivating audiences with its infectious beats and empowering message of diversity and acceptance. As the host of the nationally syndicated gay radio show, "Rainbow Country," Mark has established himself as a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ podcasting sphere, earning the distinction of being a #1 LGBT Canadian podcast.

With his music and podcast, Mark Tara continues to uplift and inspire listeners across the nation, leaving an indelible mark on both the music industry and the realm of LGBTQ+ advocacy.

What TasteMakers Are Saying!

In the final analysis, Tara is a masterful musical storyteller with a message. This album, like the previous one Different Love flows in movements like a symphony does.

Jimi Bruce - ABOUT.COM

Mark Tara - Lola Guide Rating - 3 out of 5 stars Excerpt from CD review from ABOUT.COM

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The title track is written brilliantly and makes you feel happy from the first note. The lyrics here are the truth, crisp as Canadian ale.

Jimi Bruce - ABOUT.COM

Mark Tara - Different Love Guide Rating - 4 out of 5 stars Excerpt from CD review from ABOUT.COM

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Mark Tara has big hair ...and a big heart!

Tony Grace - Producer The Boomtang Boys

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Fresh spirited, original songwriting. Versatile and moving.The future of Canadian pop music.

Scot Turner - Former Music Director Energy Radio

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Marching to the tune of its own theme song Different Love by Mark Tara gets Pride Week off to a colourful start.

Michael B. Davie - Toronto Star

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Up-tempo, Dance-Pop track has been relaunched with a more focused campaign behind it.

The Record Magazine

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Pride Toronto has chosen an official song this year... DIFFERENT LOVE co-written by Mark Tara.

Gordon Bowness - XTRA Magazine

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The song [ Different Love ] is about love in all forms", says Mark. "It's very fitting that this song has been embraced by the Pride committee, whose chosen theme this year is Love.

Fab Magazine

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Mark's music is modernly balanced and his vocals are somewhat of a mix between PRINCE and something off a hip Dance record; but mostly Mark shows great promise and chart-bound visions!

Danny Gayle - Hype Magazine

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Mark Tara's philosophy is a simple one: Love and believe in yourself. Everything else - including having a Donna Summer song on your own first CD - will follow... By the way, that CD is called DIFFERENT LOVE.