Artists

Etana

FRIDAY 2 AUG - Gold Stage

COUNTRY: Jamaica

GENRE: Powerful reggae music

🔥 Etana, born Shauna McKenzie, is recognized for her powerful vocals and has twice been nominated for Grammy Awards.

🔥 Her music blends folk, soul, jazz, and reggae, influenced by Marcia Griffiths, Etta James, and Miriam Makeba.

🔥 Etana has released several high-charting albums, including “The Strong One,” “Free Expressions,” “I Rise,” and “Pamoja.”

Etana, known as “The Strong One” in Swahili, is a formidable reggae music force. She developed a unique sound that fuses folk, soul, jazz, and reggae, drawing inspiration from legends like Marcia Griffiths, Etta James, and Miriam Makeba.

Her debut album, “The Strong One” (2008), reached #12 on the Reggae Billboard Chart, showcasing her powerful voice and meaningful lyrics. Hits like “Warrior Love” and “I Am Not Afraid” made lasting impressions. Subsequent albums such as “Free Expressions” and “I Rise” solidified her status in the reggae scene, with “I Rise” hitting the #1 spot on the Reggae Billboard Chart, a feat no other female Jamaican artist had achieved in seventeen years.

Etana’s music and performances celebrate strength, love, and freedom, continuing to inspire fans worldwide. Come check out this incredibly powerful singer at our Gold Stage!

Etana will replace Big Youth, who unfortunately had to cancel due to health issues.