KenyaMJ Music
A singer, songwriter, pianist, musician....a mother, a wife, a woman...a soul who is simply sharing her passion and gift of music with all who wish to experience innovative music.
Kenya is a soulful singer/songwriter who delivers soothing vocals accompanied by music that embodies a contemporary groove. Inspired by American singer/songwriters such as Stevie Wonder, Lalah Hathaway, John Mayer & Norah Jones and international groups like Incognito, Brand New Heavies and Jazzanova, Kenya admits that "Music = air"...without it, she simply doesn't breathe. Kenya (whose full name is Kenya McGuire Johnson)has been singing since the age of 8- raised in Denver, CO during adolescence she was active in citywide choirs, jazz bands, show choirs, and musical theater. In college she was a member of the renowned Howard Gospel Choir at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and after college did background vocals for various independent artists including the former group Hue, Maritri, Nick Cassarino, Shana Tucker Williams, and The Soulfolk Experience. As an adolescent and during college while performing in combos and groups, she opened for such artists as Art Blakey, Bebe & CeCe Winans, and Yolanda Adams.
Her debut EP titled "Starting Over", produced by Grammy Award winning producer Maurice Joshua (best remix for "Crazy Love" by Beyonce), is a testimony to Kenya's journey- she is returning to the gift of music after being away from the craft (having a family and career as a physical therapist and educator). Kenya truly feels blessed to have this remarkable rebirth.
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