KEENYA CREATES
NEW EP
SANKOFA WINGS
COMING AUGUST 2025
LATEST SINGLE
PROUD MEMPHIS
STREAMING ON ALL MAJOR SITES
BIO
Keenya's music is like a hug from a friend
you never knew you had.
It’s unexpected and wonderful at the same time.
Memphis' Own Yella P of Memphissippi Sounds
KEENYA CREATES (formerly Kiña del Mar)
Memphis’ own Keenya Creates captivates as a singer, rapper, storyteller & musician. Her music is a savory blend of soul and hip-hop, slow-simmered in folk traditions and served with love. Her upcoming EP, Sankofa Wings, tells a story of coming home to oneself. Each song reflects the past and present, juxtaposed with her ambitious goal of creating a more vibrant future. The project features contributions from seasoned Memphis artists/producers Rowdy Productionz, Woodberry, & SlimPro.
With this new offering, Keenya aims to provide a bumpin soundtrack for others on their own journey of healing and self-reclamation. She also continues the legacy of hip-hop culture as a means to elevate and entertain.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
NEW YORK
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Harlem Week Music Festival
MEMPHIS
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Delta Fair & Music Festival
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Dreamfest Music Festival
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Occupy the Shell Music Festival
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Soulsville Music Festival
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National Civil Rights Museum - MLK Day
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens - Women in the Arts
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Halloran Centre - Memphis Songwriter Series
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Orpheum Theatre - A Ferry Tale: A Nak Jently Musical by Jenita Nakumura
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Artistik Lounge
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Art Unplugged
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Dope On Arrival
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
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Music Export Memphis Ambassador Access Cohort
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Memphis Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year
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Finalist - Tennessee Songwriter Competition (Five Consecutive Years)
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Runner Up - SpillIt Regional Storytelling Competition
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The Consortium MMT Emerging Star
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Graduate of the Orpheum Theatre Teaching Artist Training Program
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Vanderbilt University School of Music Songwriting Program
