Introduction: Singer-songwriter Kiarra Young mixes music from many different genres including R&B, soul, pop, and Hawaiian. Some of her many influences include: Tori Kelly, Keahiwai, Kehlani, and Kimie Miner. Kiarra hopes to connect to her audience by sharing how music can be healing for those struggling with mental health issues through her compositions.
Raised in the beautiful city of Honolulu, HI - home to local legends like Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Cecilio & Kapono, and Keali’i Reichel - Kiarra was exposed to a variety of genres by both of her parents at a young age. But it wasn’t until 2019 that she discovered songwriting as an alternative outlet to athletics.
Kiarra is currently working to gain experience in live performances around the island of Oahu and Los Angeles, where she is finishing up her last year of undergrad at Occidental College as a music production major while working on her own original music. For now, you can follow her on instagram @kiarra_young to stay updated on her life and @kanikapila_ki for music updates.