Recently, I had the opportunity to interview the incredible vocalist, composer, and educator Karla Harris. Harris is an incredibly dynamic performer, described by WSIE radio as “a powerful singer at ease in any setting, a singer for all seasons who makes any song memorable.”

In our wide-ranging conversation, she discussed her career, including moves from her hometown of St. Louis, to the Pacific Northwest, and finally to Atlanta, where she is based today. Along the way, she has developed lasting relationships with musicians and continued to hone her craft as a vocalist, composer, bandleader, and teacher.