AJA is an Aotearoa-born singer, songwriter and producer whose music merges ethereal vocal textures with bilingual lyrics rooted in Māori culture. After years of crafting her sound, she released her debut album KĀWAI in November 2024 featuring the single Quiet Storm ft MC MĀ, which highlights her ability to channel emotion, introspection, and hypnotic meditative soundscapes. Her collaboration with producer Mara TK underpins a powerful sonic identity that draws from nature, identity, and resilience. Known for immersive performances in New Zealand live venues and festival stages, she has earned critical acclaim across Pacific music circles, strong streaming traction and awards recognition. In 2025 AJA continues expanding her presence with music that invites listeners into both vulnerability and strength, marking her as a genre defining artist in alternative pop and indigenous music.
