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AroMa is A prolific performer FROM OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, driven by a profound desire to be a catalyst of  self expression with music exploring the extremity of human emotion. Being a part of this lineage of the performer— inspired by the likes of Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Screamin J Hawkins and many more— they seek to honor the torch they carried, stoking the flames of an emboldened humanness and liberation.

For AroMa, being from Oakland California means being familiar with originality and eclecticness. It also means being familiar with feelings of loss, grief and the blessing of a strong community - caught in the tension between scarcity and innovation. AroMa’s music transcends category, inviting listeners into a unique soundscape: blending alternative rock, new wave, soul, funk and hip-hop. The themes of their work range from the never overstated experience of love and heartbreak, struggles with depression, death and grief, queerness and a desire to feel connected. 

AroMa has an expansive creative practice, using multiple artistic mediums to express their voice— however, they've found true specialization and a unique voice in music, live performance and collaboration with bandmates: Nuxia, Xae, Bella Hangnail and Mikhai. Their practice culminates on stage with a visceral, energetic and melodramatic performance that matches their music style. In this way, the stage becomes a platform for resisting apathy and the erosion of our courage through bold expressive performance.

Since the release of AroMa’s debut EP project ‘Symphony No Harmony’ (SNH) in 2022, their music has  graced many stages. Now, they prepare for the upcoming release of new “action packed”  work they consider to be long overdue.


SKILLS

Vocal Performance: Versatile vocal range, with a strong stage presence.

Music Production: Proficient in Logic Pro X, experienced in producing high-quality tracks.

Live Performance: Expertise in engaging and energizing live audiences.

Songwriting: Talented in writing and composing original music across multiple genres.

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EXPERIENCE

Lead Vocalist & Producer Self-Managed Artist  2018 – Present

  • Lead vocalist and producer for a 5-part band, specializing in high-energy performances.

  • Managed and executed successful performances across multiple cities, including California's Bay Area, Portland, Los Angeles, Berlin, and Sacramento.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

  • DEAF DREAMER tour support at Brick and Mortar (SF) and Moroccan Lounge (LA) | 2024    

  • LIV.E Tour support at Cornerstone, berkeley CA | 2023

  • ‘Psyched Fest’ Music Festival, at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA | 2023           

    Produced by Psyched Radio SF-  Featuring; Agar Agar, Ruth Radlett, Louie Elser 

  • ‘FOR PALESTINE’  Palestine Fundraiser Event at Continental Club, Oakland CA | 2023               

    Featuring - Astu, Camellia Butros,  Sammy Shiblaq +MORE

  • ‘Through The Looking Glass’ Music Festival at Children’s Fairyland, Oakland CA | 2023
    Produced by Atlas Obscura - Featuring; Spelling, Sun Ra Arkestra, laraaji +More

  • Oaklash  Queer Arts Festival: “WE RUN THIS” Block Party | oakland, Ca | 2023

  • DUAH SALEH Tour support at starline social club, Oakland CA | 2022

    featuring - sam austins

  • MXMCT ‘ReflectioNNN” Santa Cruz Museum Of Art History | Santa Cruz, CA | 2022  | Museum Gallery opening event. 

  • Freedom Community Clinic: Cookout’  Crybaby,  Oakland CA | oakland, Ca | 2022

  • NFT Oakland Music Festival at Frank Ogawa Plaza | Oakland CA, 2022                                                         

    Featuring: Mick Jenkins, Big Hongry, Latasha 

  • ‘All Black Lives Matter’ interdependence day festival and Flag Raising | oakland, Ca | 2023

  • Life  Is Living  FESTIVAL Virtual Stage | 2022

  • (I Am)  Worthy Of Love & Liberation: Virtual Benefit Concert  | 2020                                                 

    in honor of domestic violence awareness month 

DISCOGRAPHY

  • Symphony No Harmony (EP) –  2022
    AroMa’s Premier EP project 

  • Learn To Be Kind (single) – 2023
    LTBK music video     premiered at Oakland's historic Grand Lake Theater, During the premier screening event for

    Fantastic Negrito’s ‘White Jesus, Black Problems’ Musical Film

  • This Way  I Don’t Have To (single) - 2023

  • This Way I Don’t Have To (Reprise) – 2023

  • Daisy Dukes (Single) - 2024 

PRESS


FEATURES

  • SEEKING MAVIS BEACON DOCUMENTARY Original soundtrack  |  ‘Clever’ - AroMa