Midwest Inspirations

Karen Choi is a singer/songwriter living in St. Louis, Missouri. She was raised in Nebraska where she was introduced to roots music at a young age through her father’s involvement in a local bluegrass band. She first picked up her father’s acoustic guitar when she was thirteen years old. Since then songwriting became a means of channeling the stories of everyday life and encounters with others along the way. Rooted in the Americana tradition, Karen’s music explores the common human experience from a rich lyrical perspective. Karen will explore the topic of how the Midwestern landscape and its people have shaped and influenced her songwriting. Having grown up and found a home in multiple Midwestern cities, the common thread of celebrating this region of the US is woven throughout her lyrics. In a genre that often finds its origin in the southern states, Karen will highlight and celebrate Midwestern songwriters and artists.