Meet singer-songwriter from London, Kara Marni.

 

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My names is Kara Marni and I’m a singer-songwriter from London.

 

Describe the city you’re living in and what it’s like to live there.

Diverse,  fast pace, and inspiring.

 

Best is that it’s very diverse and there’s a lot to experience so it gives me even more fuel to be creative.

What is the best and worst thing about living in your city?

Best is that it’s very diverse and there’s a lot to experience so it gives me even more fuel to be creative. Worst thing is the weather!

 

Give us 3 words that describe what it’s like to be a creative in your city.

Addictive, emotional, intense.

 

How did you start your career in music?

I’ve always sung and at secondary school, I uploaded a video to YouTube – loving you by Minnie Ripperton and from that, I found my Management.

 

Were the people around you supportive of your decision on working as a creative?

Yes, my family and friends have been super accommodating, thankfully.

 

What are some goals and ambitions you have for your future work?

To have as many people listening and relating to my music as possible.

 

To have as many people listening and relating to my music as possible.

If you could collaborate with any person in the world who would it be?

H.E.R., her music and voice is amazing.

 

How would you describe the women around you?

Strong!

 

Strong!

Were there any local female creatives that you looked up to when you were growing up?

Amy Winehouse lived very near me and listening to her music from a young age definitely inspired me to want to make music and create.

 

Are there any challenging aspects of being a female in your industry?

We’re underrepresented, we have to work doubly as hard as men to be heard, and to prove we are worthy of the recognition and we are constantly being pitted against other women…I could go on.

 

Be persistent and stand by what you believe in.

Do you have any advice to young women who are aspiring to work in your field?

 

Photos courtesy of Jack Bridgland.