Karima Francis (born Karima Antoinette Francis Cunliffe, 28 April 1987 in Blackpool, England) is an English singer-songwriter. Karima was named by ''

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'' the number one act to watch in 2009. After performing at In The City in Manchester and SXSW in Austin she was signed by the independent record label

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/ Columbia Records. She signed with Vertigo Records, a division of Mercury Music Group, in 2011. She released her first album, ''The Author'', on 23 March 2009, The record was produced by

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and

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. ''The Author'' was mixed by Micheal Brauer and mastered by Bob Ludwig. Notable performances include appearing on '' Later With Jools Holland'', supporting Paul Simon on the main stage at

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, shows with

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and Stereophonics, as well as playing

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in support of

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. Her second album, '' The Remedy'', was released in August 2012. Produced by Flood ( U2, PJ Harvey,

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, Foals, Warpaint, St Vincent ) She recorded her third studio album ''Black'' (2016), which was produced by Dan Austin.

Discography

Studio albums * ''The Author'' (2009) * '' The Remedy'' (2012) * ''Black'' (2016)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Karima 1987 births Living people English women singer-songwriters People from Blackpool Musicians from Lancashire 21st-century English women singers 21st-century English singers