Some oranges are more difficult to get into than others. While their juice may be sweet, it still stings when it hits an open wound.
‚how to peel an orange‘ the debut album from C’est Karma to be released on 13 September 2024, is a deep exploration of cultural heritage, trauma and community. An activist, avant-garde musician and keen scholar of popular culture, Karma Catena holds both compassionate storytelling and sonic experimentation close to her heart. Across the record Karma explores her connection to her Portuguese heritage and weaves tales of her revolutionary ancestors with messages of support for those marginalised by our increasingly cruel world. Her most introspective work to date, Karma’s determined voice is unifying and reaches far beyond her own journey.
Bringing together maximalist pop moments with this polyglot’s striking lyricism, how to peel an orange is an eclectic body of work. Meandering through spaces of comfort and discomfort, its musical palette ranges from bombastic synth work through to ethereal, heartfelt balladry. Despite its many touchpoints, and languages, Karma remains at the core of everything as a beacon of enduring hope and resilience. Inspired by powerful women who have maintained their creative integrity in the music industry like Kate Bush, Imogen Heap, SOPHIE, Björk and Caroline Polachek.
