KARA JACKSON

Kara Jackson is an award-winning poet, singer-songwriter, and producer from Oak Park, Illinois (Chicago). She is the 2019 National Youth Poet Laureate, and Youth Poet Laureate of Chicago (2018). Kara released her debut album "Why Does The Earth Give Us People To Love? in April 2023 to widespread acclaim from the likes of The New Yorker, The Guardian, Pitchfork, NPR and The New York Times among others. In 2023, she played sold-out headline performances around the world including London, New York, and Los Angeles.

Additionally, she's supported various artists including Neko Case, Ibeyi, Julia Jacklin, and Angel Olsen. Kara’s music and writing are inspired by her family's heritage in the American South and her experiences growing up in Chicago.