Artist description Karen Santiago is a singer/songwriter whose nomination for Best Songwriter for the EMI Publishing Mark Caporal Scholarship Award gave her that extra push towards a career in the music industry. Karen recently became a graduate from the Music Industry Arts for Recorded Production Program in April 2001 from Fanshawe College. With a degree in psychology and a lifetime experience of travelling to various countries and experiencing new cultures, Karen seeks to write about her observances through song. A constant spiritual seeker and Indigo child, Karen wants to use her gift and love of music to touch people in a way to unleash their passions and find their true Self.

Music Style Female Alternative Rock - styling from the 60s, Karen Carpenter, Sarah Maclachlan, Jewel

Musical Influences Moby, Edward Kowalcyzk

Similar Artists People say I sometimes sound like Madonna

Artist History Karen Santiago has been interested in a career in music ever since the age of 13. Often side-tracked with a fascination of biology and psychology, Karen set aside her first love to pursue a career as a psychologist. Knowing that music was still her calling, she finally decided to audition for Music Industry Arts (MIA) at Fanshawe College and got in on her first try. Karen finally had the chance to record some of her songs and one of her songs, "Twin Flame," gave her a nomination for the EMI Publishing Mark Caporal Scholarship Award for Best Songwriter. After graduation Karen hopes to pursue in singing/songwriting, and start her Internet-based business of selling her singles on-line.

Group Members Karen Santiago currently is a solo artist but has utilized the talents of great musicians and engineers on different songs: Christina Small, Kyle Harrison, Neil Parfitt, Patrick Gregory, Michelle Muana, Dustin Crenna, Jonathan Kirwin, and Tracey Reeder.

Instruments Vocals, synth strings, synth bass, percussion, guitars, piano

Additional Info Has performed in various places in Canada, US, the Philippines

Location Windsor, Ontario - Canada

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