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Etana / About This Artist

Artist Details and Stats:

Hometown: Kingston, JM

Label: VP/ Greensleeves/ 17 North Parade

Management: Feemind Music

Website: www.new.facebook.com

Sounds Like: Bob Marley, Miriam Makeba, India Arie, Whitney Houston

Genre: Reggae

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Reggae charts for Kingston, JM
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Biography:

Reggae music has birthed yet another rarity- a spirited and soulful singer/songwriter in the eloquent and enchanting empress Etana!

In just one short year, Etana has been hailed as one of the burgeoning new and sensational sound in the roots Reggae era. This young woman, a small one at that, in a largely male-dominated industry makes her presence even more powerful.

Press:

“Last Sunday caught the Billboard-charted musician Etana in high gear as she played for scores at the United Kingdom's flagship live music venue, The Wembley arena. The massive venue, which seats more than 12,000, has hosted historic events, including The Olympics, sold-out concerts for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Britney Spears and Beyoncé. This event, dubbed The One Love Peace Reggae Festival, inspired by Bob Marley's memorable 1978 concert in Kingston, also shares a similar purpose - the reduction of violence within inner-city communities. Etana shared the bill with other mainstream voices that promote non-violent music such as Shaggy, Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes, Abyssinians, Third World and John Holt.”
Keona Williams - The Rolling Stones Music / JA Gleaner

“Caribbean Lifestyle Media - Etana will be the first quest to be featured on a new show, "On our Level" on TVJ. The show is hosted by 8 year old Janna Milbourn and is said to enable young children to bring celebrity guests and discuss topics that persons her age can relate to. The show is produced by Sharon Schoerter of Digicel Rising Stars and Intense fame. ”
Jamaica Observer Chat - Etana Reach Out to Younger Audience

“Patrons at Reggae Sumfest’s International Night one experienced a superb performance from Etana. She delivered one of the her finest presentations to date, according to her peers and industry insiders. The night went well and lived up to the great expectations despite threatening weather conditions. She made her grand stage entrance with her talented dance troop in tow, all moving to the beat of the 2010 world cup anthem. The audience was already excited from her call to centre stage, evident from the screams and flashing camera lights throughout the venue. The reigning queen of conscious reggae, wasted no time in unleashing a musical onslaught with songs from her catalogue of hits. She flaunted a new look, a fiery red-hot hairdo and an elegant earthly coloured gown that her fans seemed to appreciate.”
Jamaicans Music - Etana Emanates a Memorable Performance at Sumfest Int'l Night

“With her European tour preparations well under way, songstress Etana, who still lives up to the Swahili definition of her name, 'The Strong One', spoke with Saturday Life about her latest projects and hopes for the future. In 2006, when Etana became a solo roots-reggae artiste, she partnered with designer of Dattawd Designs, Andre Morris, to launch a casual wear line, Rawsoul, in March.”
Stephanie Lyew, Gleaner Writer Jamaica Gleaner Sunday Lifestyle - Out Of Many, One Rawsoul People

“With her new album set for release in September, Etana is spending some time developing her fashion line with the hope of bringing new and exciting clothing to the public.”
Leighton Levy, Jamaica Star - Etana's Fashion Evolution

“With hit songs ‘Wrong address’ (2006) ‘Roots’ (2007) and her chart topper ‘Warrior Love’ Etana has had several # 1 songs on Jamaican, England, Us and the Virgin Island on reggae charts. Arguably the most successful female singer in reggae today,”
Stan Evan Smith - An Interview with Etana: The Strong One

“Jamaican singer-songwriter, Etana (an African word meaning Strong One), has had a whirlwind of a year performing with the Marley family and Bunny Wailer and turned in a powerful set at July’s Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest. Additionally she performed in last”
CB - MAKODEF

“DON'T ASK her age, Etana's not telling. She will tell you, however, that she is a Gemini, the Zodiac sign represented by the twins. "People say Geminis have split personalities, but those who are close to me say the love inside me is what comes across most," she said. ”
Tennesia Malcolm, - Jamaica Gleaner