NEW MIXTAPE
"LYRICISM IS ALIVE AND WELL - PART 2"
COMING SOON
PLEASE NOTE
IN 2023, I CHANGED MY ARTIST NAME. TO STREAM MUSIC RELEASED UNDER MY PREVIOUS NAME, KIÑA DEL MAR, PLEASE CLICK ON ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW.
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 known as Kiña del Mar) makes dope music. On her latest project, LYRICISM IS ALIVE AND WELL, she flows seamlessly between singing and rapping, fusing her soulful vocals with hip-hop, R&B, and pop. As the title suggests, lyricism is a focal point for this project, and the artist delivers her finely-crafted lyrics with a voice that is assertive, witty, and unapologetically unique.
Both modern and timeless, the music of Keenya combines the musical traditions of her hometown, Memphis, TN, with a host of other artistic influences. Her sound has been compared to that of India.Arie, Nina Simone, and Lauryn Hill. Indeed, elements of each of these legendary artists are present in the music of Keenya, although she never seeks to imitate. The end result is an ambitious array of music that establishes Keenya Creates as a refreshing addition to the musical landscape.
IMAGES
VIDEOS
PAST PERFORMANCES
PAST PERFORMANCES
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Harlem Week Music Festival (NYC)
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Delta Fair & Music Festival
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Dreamfest Music Festival
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Memphis Songwriter Series with Mark Edgar Stuart @ The Halloran Centre
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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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Soulsville Music Festival
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Dope On Arrival
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'History Around Memphis' Poetry Slam (H.A.M. Slam) @ The Orpheum Theatre
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Occupy the Shell Music Festival @ The Levitt Shell
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
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Memphis Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year
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Finalist - Tennessee Songwriter 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
