HOTLY tipped Karima Francis has added two more shows in the South West to her UK tour. In addition to the already confirmed Exeter show, Karima will be playing at The Taphouse in St Agnes on Jan 31 and Gylly Beach in Falmouth on Feb 1.

Those who have already heard Karima Francis are excited about her 2009 prospects. Those who haven’t are in for a treat.

A limited edition single, ‘Chasing The Morning Light’, was released late last year and was the perfect introduction to this mesmerising 21 year old singer-songwriter. Her lyrics are uncompromising and heartfelt while her voice is raw and passionate. She’s been compared to Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading but her sound is totally unique. “I just wrote a song and the voice kind of came with the words” she says. “I’ve always had this range, which still shocks me.”