Karina Pasian, born on July 18, 1991, in New York City, is an American singer
and pianist of Dominican and Armenian descent. She began piano lessons at age
three and vocal training at eight. In 2003, Karina Pasian met Quincy Jones, who
invited her to perform with him at a concert in Rome. Her breakthrough came when
she won the Star Search competition and performed at the White House during
Black Music Month in June 2007. At thirteen, Karina Pasian signed with Def Jam
Records. Her debut album, First Love, was released in August 2008. In 2019, she
joined Alejandro Sanz’s band as a ...