KAINA It Was A Home

Born in Chicago to immigrant parents, KAINA creates generational music that surpasses borders and speaks to a far-reaching community of people that grew up in between languages, cultures, regions, and genres. KAINA has been catapulted to the forefront of a new wave of artists transforming the music landscape through deep representation. Her previous projects, the 2016 EP sweet as I and her debut 2019 album Next To The Sun, cemented KAINA as a critically acclaimed artist and established her cult following. The projects showcased her signature sound that is lined with a sweet-hearted optimism, devastating authenticity and one that she uses as a means to uplift and build community. She has previously collaborated with Saba, The O’My’s, Sen Morimoto, and through multidisciplinary work around Chicago with various organizations.

- “the best of Chicago's young and eclectic music scene.” - NPR
- “Kaina’s hushed vocals will cradle you, even when she’s whispering about death.” - ROLLING STONE
- “[Kaina’s] recent album, ‘Next to the Sun’, gift-wraps that emotional generosity within a silky collection of songs that commingle pop, soul, R&B, and salsa.” - PITCHFORK
- “KAINA Has Been Chicago's Best-Kept Musical Secret” - NYLON