Etana's been on the Reggae music scene for over 9-10 years, during that time she achieved an enormous amount of success, cementing her place in history as the 1st female Reggae artist to be nominated for a Grammy in 17 years.  She's produced and distributed 8 Studio albums that saw individual successes on the Reggae Billboard Charts. Etana is a spirited and soulful singer/songwriter in the eloquent and enchanted empress Etana. Since recognizing the power of music and widespread influence, singer/songwriter Shauna McKenzie returned to her birthplace Jamaica, after being left with a negative pop industry experience. Adopting the moniker of Etana for its powerful meaning “The Strong One” in Swahili; Her strength was manifested this time around by pursuing a musical career on her own terms.