karasuzanne

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Since her arrival in 2001, Kara has made Manhattan her home. Kara's degree in the "School of Life" lends a visceral sincerity to her song writing that we typically identify in truly inspired artists. The allusions her lyrics make to real life aren't mired in sentimentality or layered with cliches; her words are fresh, concrete, and sincere.
Kara's voice, on the other hand, is more difficult to peg. In any one song, her voice evokes country legend Kitty Wells mellifluous tremolos, Kay Starrs lethargic croon, and Dolly Partons brassy Rocky Mountain twang-but the similarities between these singers voices and Karas end there. (Rufus Wainwright has even compared her toPeggy Lee?)
Kara formed The Gojo Hearts in May 2005 with talented pianist/composer Aya Kato. Band members include guitarist/songwriter/singer Steve Lewis, bassist Calvin Bennett, and percussionist J. Frederick.. The Gojo Hearts can be seen performing regularly at venues in NYC such as Southpaw, Rockwood Music Hall, CBGB's Gallery, Knitting Factory, Galapagos and Detour. They've also been entertaining at recent film festivals: Nantucket Film Festival (Rose & Crown) in June and the Hampton's Film Festival (Stephen Talkhouse) in October.