Artist Profile
WaKaNa
WaKaNa plays Smooth Jazz, Soul and R&B. She was born in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Shobi Music College. Appointed for Futtsu city's tourism ambassador since 2017. P. Mauriat endorser. Also Tho Wanne Mouthpiece and Legere Reeds endorser. Debuted in the United States with the 1st solo album "Saxcess Story" Produced by Greg Manning in 2018. She released "Go for the Sound feat. Darren Rahn & Koh Mr. Saxman" Produced by Darren Rahn in 2020. Also the "SilK" Produced by Greg Manning in 2021. "Go for the Sound" got airplay throughout the United States, and was also ranked in the Smooth Jazz chart. She also actively performs in various countries around the world, including a performance at a festival hosted by Michael Paulo, a sax player in Los Angeles, and held her own live show in San Diego. One of the authentic Smooth Jazz Sax players in Japan and the one of the most notable artists right now. She is releasing her 2nd solo album "A Sunny Day" on May 4th 2022.