KJ Denhert is a Grenadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist and bandleader based in New York City. Her music blends urban folk, jazz and blues, characterized by soulful vocals and poetic storytelling. With a career spanning from the 1980s to the present, she has received multiple Independent Music Award nominations and was named one of the best female vocalists of 2009 by Jazz.com.
Denhert has released several albums, including The Evening News (2024), Another Year Gone By and Choose Your Weapon, the latter winning Best Social Action Song at the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards. She is also the founder of Mother Cyclone Records and leads her band, the NY Unit. Her performances are known for their emotional depth and musical sophistication.
Photography: Walter E. L. Somers
in collaboration with High Asia Tours
