June 27, 2026 | Upstairs at The Velvet Monkey - 1st Show (5:00pm) | Yoza

Yoza at the Velvet Monkey

Back for Another Intimate Evening • Two Shows

After a standout Velvet Monkey debut, Yoza returns for another evening of soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and music that feels deeply personal and effortlessly cool.

Blending R&B, soul, acoustic pop, and contemporary influences, Yoza has become one of Hawai‘i’s most distinctive voices, known for performances that move easily between groove-driven originals, reimagined favorites, and raw emotional moments that pull the room in close. A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and multiple-time nominee, she brings both musical depth and genuine connection to every performance.

From her early days performing with Roy Sakuma’s Super Keiki to sharing stages with national artists like Kings of Leon, OneRepublic, Ginuwine, and Ben Folds, Yoza’s journey has shaped a sound that is polished yet intimate, soulful yet approachable.

Set inside the Velvet Monkey’s speakeasy atmosphere, these two limited-capacity performances offer the perfect setting to experience Yoza the way her music was meant to be heard up close, honest, and right in the moment.

Genre: Soul / R&B / Acoustic Pop / Contemporary Originals