Karen Lee Andrews is in possession of a unique sense of artistic purpose. Surrounded by music her entire life, Karen’s career to date has largely revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues sounds. But in recent years, as her musicality has evolved, she’s been leaning more towards blues. The influence of soul, gospel and Karen’s Polynesian background continues to inform what she does, but the blues has come to feel more like home. The beginnings of this shift were apparent on Karen’s 2018 EP, Far From Paradise, which served as a declaration of independence. From the release of Far From Paradise up until the standstill of 2020, Karen and her band spent nearly every weekend travelling the east coast of Australia, appearing at Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and Bello Winter Music and supporting icons such as Jimmy Barnes and Gregory Porter. Along the way, they were road-testing songs from Karen’s upcoming release, Edin, the title of which translates to “place of pleasure.” Karen’s latest originals take a more comprehensive trip through the potentialities of blues music than Far From Paradise, while also providing a candid expression of her personal identity. Karen Lee Andrews’ songcraft is built on a thorough knowledge of blues, gospel and soul music and motored by an undeniable hunger to connect. Yet the defining ingredient is Karen’s unshakeable artistic passion. Find Karen Lee Andrews' music and socials here https://linktr.ee/karenleeandrews