Though she is originally from America,
Ingrid Karklins' brand of old-world folk lends comparison to female singers of the British Isles such as
Enya,
Sinead O'Connor and
Sandy Denny. In 1989,
Karklins recorded a demo tape named Kas Dimd, which earned her a contract with Green Linnet. Her debut for the label, 1992's
A Darker Passion, was followed by
Anima Mundi in 1994. The album received much critical praise, as did her live performances with bassist Steve Bernal, drummer Chris Searles and guitarist Craig #7.
Karklins became unhappy with Green Linnet after
Anima Mundi, and moved to Harmony Ridge Music for Red Hand. ~ John Bush