Karen Bernod returned to the stage during Mother’s Day weekend with a special performance at City Winery New York City, celebrating her forthcoming album IRIS and new single “Rain On My Star.”
Soulful and richly layered, “Rain On My Star” builds on the momentum of earlier singles “Believe” and “2getha In Spirit,” which together introduce listeners to the album’s themes of resilience, faith, and remembrance. IRIS transforms personal loss into a resonant shared experience, reframing grief as continuity and love as an evolving presence.
Together, the three singles offer a preview of the album’s emotional depth, revealing a body of work grounded in reflection, affirmation, and renewal.
Her acclaimed solo catalog, including Some Othaness For U, Life @ 360 Degrees, and #PlantingSeeds, continues to reflect an artist deeply committed to authenticity, musicality, and emotional truth.
The evening carried a warm, immersive energy as Bernod moved through new material and fan favorites, supported by a live band that elevated each arrangement with depth and sensitivity.
To witness Bernod perform live is a rare experience. Having worked alongside artists including Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross, she carries a lineage of musicianship rooted in soul, honesty, and mastery.
After a 10-year gap between full-length releases, IRIS arrives as both a return and a continuation of Bernod’s enduring artistic voice.
