Kara Grainger is an Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work sits in blues, singer-songwriter and soul blues. She is associated with roots, blues and soul music, and is noted for combining strong songwriting, smooth vocals and slide guitar playing.

She comes from Balmain, Los Angeles. Her style is described as a modern take on roots, blues and soul, with a vocal approach that is smooth and sultry and guitar work centred on slide guitar.