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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 (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 Prince, Sade, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill.  Indeed, elements of each of these legendary artists are present in the music of Keenya, but she never seeks to imitate.  The end result is an ambitious array of music that establishes Keenya as a refreshing addition to the musical landscape.

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PAST PERFORMANCES 

  • Harlem Week Music Festival (NYC)

  • Delta Fair & Music Festival

  • Dreamfest Music Festival

  • Memphis Songwriter Series with Mark Edgar Stuart @ The Halloran Centre

  • A Ferry Tale: A Nak Jently Musical by Jenita Nakumura

  • Artistik Lounge

  • Art Unplugged

  • Soulsville Music Festival

  • Dope On Arrival

  • 'History Around Memphis' Poetry Slam (H.A.M. Slam) @ The Orpheum Theatre

  • Occupy the Shell Music Festival @ The Levitt Shell

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

  • Memphis Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year

  • Finalist - Tennessee Songwriter Competition

  • The Consortium MMT Emerging Star

  • Graduate of the Orpheum Theatre Teaching Artist Training Program

  • Vanderbilt University School of Music Songwriting Program  

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MEMPHIS, TN - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 KEENYA@KEENYACREATES.COM |  Tel: 1-931-548-6701

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