Biography Etana (musician)




1 biography

1.1 beginnings (2000-2005)
1.2 strong 1 (2007-2009)
1.3 free expressions , better tomorrow (2011–2013)





biography

born shauna mckenzie, girl in family of boys, etana grew in eastern saint andrew community of august town. vocal talent discovered when 8 years old , overheard singing along 1991 hit group air supply.


etana migrated united states in 1992. went on attend broward community college intention of becoming registered nurse.


beginnings (2000-2005)

following decision prematurely exit college in 2000, etana joined female vocal group named gift. @ time universal records interested in music etana reluctantly agreed wear skimpy outfits dictated music industry’s pervasive stereotyping of female artists; 1 day, no longer conform.


etana returned kingston birthplace , focused on making music reflected embracement of rastafari principles, include royal representation of women, adhering natural lifestyle, , acknowledgment of teachings of marcus garvey , emperor haile selassie i. opportunity arrived in 2005 when friend brought kingston s fifth element records, enjoying success richie spice s single earth run red , album spice in life. etana auditioned become 1 of spice s vocalists on tour of europe , north america.


the strong 1 (2007-2009)

while in studio guitarist , percussionist spice s band, etana put song wrong address . fusing acoustic folk roots reggae rhythms , strains of neo-soul influences wrong address based on experience of etana s aunt being told lie lived in order gain employment. single received heavy radio rotation, reaching number 1 position on several jamaican charts.


etana s second major hit roots inspired travels africa (her first solo performance in ghana).


the remainder of songs on debut album strong 1 presents eclectic mix of etana s ideas , influences, include air supply, dolly parton, bob marley , sizzla.


etana nominated 2008 mobo awards in best reggae category.


free expressions , better tomorrow (2011–2013)

etana @ ruhr reggae summer 2014


etana released second album, free expressions, in 2011. toured europe in 2012. married andre morris.


her third album, shane brown-produced better tomorrow recorded @ tuff gong studios in 2012 , released in february 2013. preceded tour.


in 2013 recorded duet if tomorrow never comes new zealand singer swiss album, , released single hit new zealand top 50.


her fourth album, clive hunt-produced rise, released in october 2014, , entered billboard top reggae albums chart @ number 7, , topped chart in second week of release. remained @ number 1 spot 4 weeks. etana first female top reggae billboard chart in on fifteen years








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