With a voice that feels lifted straight from soul’s golden age, Jalen Ngonda blends classic and contemporary influences to create timeless, life-affirming music. His sound nods to doo-wop and R&B roots while weaving in flashes of rock and psych colour. At the centre of it all are Jalen’s rich, raw and emotion-soaked vocals.
His effortless falsetto and vintage production technique have seen him receive both critical acclaim and the attention of fellow artists including Snoop Dogg, Olivia Dean and Elton John who said “he’s going to be a huge star”.
Following sold out tours of the USA, Australia and Europe, catch him at the Octagon this April.
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