Tanama Colibri is a Maui-based singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, and world influences through rich, expressive vocals and thoughtful storytelling. Her artistry draws from diverse cultural traditions, creating a sound that is both intimate and globally inspired. An Afro-Taina singer and songwriter, born in the vibrant barrio of New York City’s Washington Heights to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents, she grew up listening to Caribbean rhythms. In her twenties, Tanama embarked on an eight-year journey that took her from Mexico through Latin America, to the Virgin Islands, then to Paris, and most recently, back to Hawaii. Along the way she learned to play a variety of instruments, developed a kinship with artists and artisans, absorbed the folklore of differing cultures, and became fluent in four languages.