BIO
Alayna Renae is an interdisciplinary composer, vocal artist, community organizer, and activist based in Nashville, TN. Learning from past legends like Nina Simone, Alayna’s music reflects the times we are living through as she sings from personal experiences and transformation. Alayna sings from her soul and is best known for her inviting spirit. When attending a live performance, you can expect a consciously-curated musical journey to transcend you from any situation. Her mission is to cultivate connectedness among her audience, yet further unfold personal reflection and aspiration for each attendee’s experience.
Influenced from a vast range of musical genres, and artists such as Nancy Wilson, Robert Glasper, Hiatus Kaiyote, & Erykah Badu, Alayna creates a contemporary sound reflecting the ever-changing fusion of Jazz and Neo-Soul. Contributing to the new generation of jazz musicians, she honors the traditional stylings with a fluidity to keep you in the now. Alayna has collaborated with a wide range of local musicians like Dara Tucker and Kira Hooks, and has shared the stage with world-renowned musicians like Charlie Hunter.
Alayna is the founder of Nashville Musicians For Change; a learning organization committed to creating and sustaining positive change in Music City. She is also co-founder of Nashville Women in Jazz, an organization in pursuit of creating a more equitable jazz community. She has spent much of her time investing in her community by volunteering with local organizations and organizing musicians to join the movement for social justice and liberation for all.
Alayna is working on music to release a debut project, but until then you can find her on the stage doing what she loves.
