Jordyn with a Why

Growing up in the suburban-scapes of South Auckland, Jordyn has quickly impacted the Aotearoa music scene with her bilingual (Māori and English) soulful sounds. Descending from Whāingaroa, Mulifanua Lalovi, Falelatai and Vaimoso, the stories are woven throughout her music, with her second release, ‘Brown Melodies’ being nominated for ‘Best Single’ at the 2022 Māori Music Awards. Following suit, Jordyn has landed as a finalist for a slew of Awards, including the 2023 Pacific Music Award’s, 2023 APRA Maioha Award and currently the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards.
 
Jordyn was awarded the 2023 Māori Music Awards Best Female Artist and 2024 APRA Maioha Award.
 
Audiences have praised Jordyn’s stage presence and dynamic, nestling into the soulful vibes somewhere between R&B and neo-soul with the occasional pop bend. Jordyn’s ‘why’ is in and through her music - she tells the stories of language reclamation, identity and cultural heritage. As an emerging artist, Jordyn has made noticeable moves in the music scene and shows no signs of slowing down.
 
Nominated for:
AUCKLAND COUNCIL BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST
RNZ BEST PACIFIC SOUL/RnB ARTIST
RECORDED MUSIC NZ TE TINO PUKAEMI MOANA NUI A KIWA O TE TAU | BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM