JARNA

Born and raised in Glen Innes, East Auckland, this rising R&B artist draws from a rich upbringing rooted in family, culture, and music. Surrounded by over 30 cousins and steeped in karaoke and jam sessions, her love for music began early—singing Ben Lummis at age four and growing into the sounds of Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and later, Kehlani and H.E.R. Her sound blends nostalgic R&B with fresh, modern influences, shaped by personal storytelling and emotional depth. In 2022, she won the Pacific Music Awards’ Philip Fuemana ‘Most Promising Artist’ award and has released two mixtapes (Memoirs for the Broken Hearted Pt.1 & Pt.2) and an EP (True Colors). She’s performed alongside Bailey Wiley at major festivals and opened for Team Dynamite at The Tuning Fork. Now exploring R&B, Afro, and pop influences, she continues to craft music that’s honest, raw, and deeply felt—making her one to watch.