Rahana is a Bay Area–born, Los Angeles–based soul and alternative R&B artist, singer, songwriter, and engineer who plays bass, bringing a deep sense of groove to her intimate vocals, jazz-influenced harmony, and emotionally rich songwriting. Her music explores embodiment, intimacy, and personal transformation, creating immersive soundscapes rooted in warmth and emotional honesty.

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Rahana’s background in music is shaped by both formal training and hands-on experience. She studied audio engineering at Women’s Audio Mission in Oakland and further developed her skills at 1500 Sound Academy, later earning a full-ride scholarship to Musicians Institute’s Artist Producer Entrepreneur program. Her work as a vocalist and creator extends beyond her own releases, with vocal samples featured in the Grammy Museum. In addition to her musical training, she holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She enjoys crafting soundscapes across genres and tailoring music to support story, mood, and visual narrative. Together, these experiences inform a practice that is both technically grounded and deeply intentional, allowing her to create music that resonates on both a sonic and human level.