Kara Johnstad
That thrilling kiss
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02/06/07 @ 01:07 PM
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Kara Johnstad singing a blues / jazz number with her band in Berlin. Happy Valentines day...kissers of the world unite
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Kara is a singer /songwriter based in Berlin, Germany. One of the most versatile voices of our time, she sings jazz, pop, film music and does orchestra work. She has performed in numerous festivals and just brought out her latest CD Paths X. All originals.
Why this name?
Simply my own name...very simple.
Do you play live?
I love playing live. Our home in Berlin is the A-trane Jazz Club, I also played the Rheingauer Music Festival (biggest festival in Europe) and headlined the Stuttgarter Chansong Festival, among others.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It´s simply fantastic. I have met so many new fans . I am able to work independently as a singer and get immediate feedback on new songs. Also as a fellow artist, I have heard some fantastic musicians / projects just sitting late at night at the computer and clicking through genres or allowing myself to fall in love with titles of songs and then listening to what´s behind them.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I very much enjoy being an independent musician. But if the right offer came along I would listen and stay open. The goal is that I can sing and write more and spend less time managing and doing the behind the scenes work:) if that is through my own label or a great already established label remains to be seen.
Your influences?
Joni Mitchell, Ricki lee Jones, Barbra Streisand, Rachelle Ferrell, Sheila Chanda, Luther Vandross, Regina Belle, Judy Garland, Nina Simone, Jennifer Holiday
Favorite spot?
I love the boundary waters and watching northern lights.
Equipment used:
neumann microphones.
Anything else...?
I´m excited. I have met a lot of very talented musicians on the internet with great projects to collaborate on. Nowadays it is possible to do studio work with Tokyo or Chicago. I would love to have other singers also start performing my titles and have them put into film / television. Expansion is what the Internet is and a shift to the reality of thinking GLOBAL. Here´s to a new adventure.
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