Naia Kete facts for kids

Naia Kete is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on December 22, 1989. Naia sings and plays music that mixes pop, reggae, and soul styles. She was born in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Now, Naia lives in Southern California. She became well-known by singing on the streets of Santa Monica. Naia is the lead singer and bass player for her band, SayReal. Her brother, Imani Elijah, plays keyboards. Lee John plays the drums.

Naia Kete on The Voice

In 2012, Naia Kete was a contestant on a TV show called The Voice. This show helps new singers become famous. Naia was part of "Team Blake," led by country music star Blake Shelton. She made it to the Top 24 singers on the show.

Many people liked her performances. Rolling Stone magazine said she was a "soulstress" with a "dynamic sound." Entertainment Weekly magazine even picked Naia as one of the Top 10 singers who could win the show.

SayReal's Music

Naia Kete's band, SayReal, released an EP called Heavy on the Down. An EP is like a mini-album with a few songs. One of the songs on it is "All My Sisters," which Naia wrote. You can listen to their music on streaming services and iTunes.

Other Appearances

In April 2012, Naia Kete went to the movie premiere of Marley. This film is about the famous reggae musician Bob Marley. Naia walked the red carpet at the event.