Janine "Jah9" Cunningham

Old school blues improvisation meets hard hitting lyrical prowess in a rich imaginative blend of vocal clarity and complexity. Janine brings her refreshing mix of contemporary and conscious poetry to the stage and delivers a mature, sophisticated style with a unique and captivating energy all of her own. Her musical influences range from Billie Holiday and Nina Simone to Augustus Pablo and Sizzla Kalonji. 

As a singer/songwriter/activist, Janine touches on issues ranging from social injustice, violence, politics and gender to intimate matters of the heart, mind and spirit. Janine a.k.a. ‘Jah9’ has emerged from the underground poetry/live music scene relatively unknown and has earned the hearts and respect of her peers and audiences with each encounter since. 

Over the past 5 years she has been consistently and impressively making her mark on the Jamaican musical landscape, inspiring audiences and musicians alike through her songs and the live productions she has conceptualized and staged. She is now poised for heavy rotation due to her signature sound and collaborations with ace producers including Donovan Bennett of Corleon Records, Sheldon Bernard and Beres Hammond of Harmony House Music, and on her highly anticipated debut album project with Rory "Stonelove" Gilligan. The album is slated for release on February 26, 2013 but Jah9 is already in demand as a songwriter and creative director of repute. 

'Jazz on Dub’ is the sound she has created - a mix of her two favourite music forms, while infusing all expressions of the arts into her live performances. She intends to take her word sounds to the world, entertaining and inspiring all along the way. This young woman is full to the brim and pouring her heart out.


Tokyo ✈️  New York, Soul Singer
A contemporary soul singer with a powerful, New York-honed voice, Nao Yoshioka blends modern style with the deep roots of classic soul. Born in Japan and moving to New York alone, a Sam Cooke song sparked her passion to create music that moves people. Her soulful tone, often compared to Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, reflects both strength and resilience.
Nao’s live performances have gone viral, with one video surpassing 4.9 million views. She’s headlined Blue Note New York, London Jazz Cafe, and appeared at major festivals including Java Jazz and Capital Jazz Fest.
The first Japanese artist to reach No. 32 on Billboard’s UAC chart, she has collaborated with John Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Blue Lab Beats. Following her 2024 album Flow, Nao toured Europe, the U.S., China, and Malaysia, continuing to bridge cultures through her uplifting soul sound.

"Folded" out now!

Singer/Songwriter 
Oakland to Los Angeles

MGMT:
david@abvgrnd.com
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BOOKING:
Caroline Yim
caroline.yim@caa.com

South London raised singer songwriter. Simple melodies, soulful tone reggae fusion. 

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