It’s Gonna Be Beautiful with Anna Karney

Anna Karney

Karney is a Bay area artist whose appeal is universal. Anna Karney’s newest album Gonna Be Beautiful has found fans around the world and been a top 20 artist on KC Café Radio for the last several months.
Anna Karney doesn’t like to put her music in any specific category. Her eclectic style borders on rock and folk but also touches on the genres of blues and country. Gonna Be Beautiful was recorded in Oakland, California and co-produced with Michael Rosen, who is known for his work with heavy rock artists. Anna’s musical influences include icons like Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell and Patti Smith. Her lyrics offer messages of hope, social justice and issues facing people today.
Recently KC Café Radio Music Director, Kathy Forste chatted with Karney from her home in the Bay area. Anna played three songs that are new to KC Café Radio listeners, and she shared her approach to writing and what inspires her to write a song. She also shares what songs she likes to cover and her thought process on which songs to cover. We also learn about her future musical plans.

Watch the interview here