Hawaii-born, Japan-raised, and now based in New York, Karuna shares her love of bossa nova and jazz, singing in multiple languages-English, Japanese, and Portuguese. Her debut album "To Love Again", produced by renowned Brazilian composer and musician Nanny Assis, was nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 2022 WAMMIE Awards in Washington, D.C. Before her career as a vocalist and lyricist, Karuna was an award-winning journalist seen by millions of viewers around the globe on international television networks, including CNN and NHK. Now, she is connecting the world through her music, which audiences enjoy for its passion, authenticity, and joy. For more on Karuna and her journey, visit her website https://www.karunasings.com.