Karla Cruz is a true gem. Check out her work, and remember her name!:

"Karla's first CD, "Too Long Away", was released to critical acclaim. Seattle's premier Rock critic, Patrick McDonald of "The Seattle Times" said of Karla, "Seattle has a new rock singer to celebrate".  It also garnered:

1. A Billboard Songwriting Award
2. Three NAMA (Northwest Area Musician Association) Award Nominations: Best New   
Artist, Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Rock Vocal
3. An exhibition spot in the Wing Luke Museum Exhibit: A Bridge Home; Music in the     
Lives of Asian-Pacific Islanders.
4. Too Long Away is being invited to appear on a compilation cd marketed to radio
and labels.
5. "Too Long Away" held the NO. 1 spot on MP3 Songs Top Unsigned Artists Chart for
 3 weeks! www.mp3songs.org.uk
6. "Help Me" a track off TLA, is currently in the Top 5 rotation at Maddhouz Radio" (*2)"

(from her site, karla cruz.net)

She rocks!
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Karla Cruz's "Too Long Away" is a phenomenal first effort,jonjeffries wrote on November 17, 2008, on PayPlay.fm:
"Too long Away" is a brilliant first effort by this talented, Seattle based singer/songwriter and musician. Karla Cruz brings a rich musical background to her work, and when she mixes that with her artistry as a seasoned, intuitive vocalist and songwriter, the results are top notch. Karla mixes a number of influences into her music, from Pop and Rock, to the blues, sometimes with a hint of country. She has been likened to Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. You may hear a hint of Karen Carpenter when she was feeling soulful. This Album was released to rave reviews, but little sales. It can be tough for independent artists to get their music heard, in spite of some beliefs that the internet can make anyone a star. Marketing and Promotion takes a lot of time and effort, and as with many independent artists, she doesn't spend much time on that end of the business. She'd rather be in her studio, making new music, and that commitment is apparent in this keeper CD. There are no filler tracks here, so jump in and enjoy! Look forward to her next release due in 2009, and more to follow.
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simply FANTASTIC! Karla Cruz is one of the most talented artists on the music scene today...and is bound to be a classic...
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Karla, its me Sandy, Uh of course wont say exactly how I ended up here listening to some of your sample tracks, but I must say its been candy for the ears, YOU have quite an amazing voice~!!!, I want you to know ive still got you in my prayers!, again Ill risk braggin on you and say "what an amazing heavenlhy voice you have!!" totally spectacular!...take care and sending you a basket full of joy, peace and good health* Your friend Sandy .....hint* P S pal, hehehe
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