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Shes described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. And in her case, that description is not hyperbole. Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoffs ballads are classics.Karla has continued to record and tour extensively, playing sold-out shows around the world. Hearing Karlas moving vocals on her rich, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfallrefreshing, exhilarating, restorative. Experiencing them live can be transformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoffs songs are timeless as are her recordings. Many prefer her versions live with instrumentation that is clean and spare, giving Bonoffs voice room to work its emotional magic.In 2019, Karla released her first new album in over a decade, Carry Me Home, a 16song set featuring brand new recordings of Karlas classics along with new songs by Karla, Kenny Edwards, and a cover of a vintage Jackson Browne tune, Something Fine, which Karla performed on the 2015 compilation, Looking into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne. In late 2020, Karla released, Silent Night, her first collection of Holiday music, to wide acclaim, including a prominent listing on the New York Times Best New Holiday Albums of the Year. In 2021 Karla added two new songs to her Holiday collection including a duet with the legendary Michael McDonald.The media continues to follow and shine a spotlight on Karlas ongoing career milestones. She was featured in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary: The Sound of My Voice, highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs, including Grammy Winner, All My Life. Bob Lefsetz, a longtime fan, interviewed her for his popular podcast and dug deep into her history as a pioneer of the Southern California Singer-Songwriter scene, Trisha Yearwoods new album includes a lovely rendition of Karlas, Home. Mary Sue Toohey of The Village on Sirius/XM hosted a performance .
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