Since first performing solo at the tender age of 12 Kara Tobin is one of Wales’ best kept secrets, Her haunting and sensual voice will capture you immediately. Although Kara has been compared to artists such as Sarah McLachlan and Karen Carpenter, her voice and style is unmistakeable.
The mix of genres on her album ‘Pure Inspiration’ demonstrate a little of her incredible talent with which she captivates her audiences.
About Kara
Kara (25) is a native of Bridgend in South Wales, having been writing, performing and playing since childhood she boasts an impressive 8 instruments in her repertoire. During her years in College she fronted 4 different rock bands and built up a reputation as a fantastic singer, but it wasn’t until her early twenties after listening to a CD of the Indigo Girls that her songwriting reached a new level.
• While performing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Kara was spotted by an a&r agent for Optimum Records and then released her first album ‘Pure Inspiration’ in August 2007 (which has now been added to all major MP3 download sites)
• While recording her album she was asked to sing for the National Welsh Adult Learners advert and along with other well known faces.
• Currently recording her new album (working title ‘come into the light’) while touring, Kara is set to release the single ‘Papillon’ in France.
• An avid supporter of grass roots music, Kara plays with Women In Jazz as part of the ‘all-stars band’
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Your music is an inspiration to us all... we're not worthy, lol!! Seriously loving the tracks... have you got any c.d's on sale? Fairplay thou, wicked voice, wicked look, awesome sound... AN OVERALL TEN OUTTA TEN!! Take care, luv Suzi xxx :o)