August 15, 2026 | Upstairs at The Velvet Monkey - 1st Show (5:00pm) | Kiarra Young

Kiarra Young at the Velvet Monkey

An Evening of Soul, Stories & New Beginnings

Some artists are just beginning to find their voice. Others already know exactly who they are. Kiarra Young is one of those artists.

Raised in Honolulu and now based in Los Angeles, Kiarra blends R&B, soul, pop, Hawaiian reggae, and heartfelt songwriting into a sound that is both fresh and deeply personal. A graduate of Occidental College and Berklee College of Music's Master's program in Music Production & Songwriting, she brings a thoughtful, contemporary style shaped by both her island roots and a growing career in the music industry.

Her songs are honest, soulful, and beautifully vulnerable—drawing from personal experiences, resilience, and the healing power of music. Alongside original songs from her upcoming debut project, Ka Makana, Kiarra will share fresh interpretations of favorite songs spanning R&B, soul, pop, and island music, creating an evening that feels intimate, authentic, and completely her own.

Set in the cozy atmosphere of the Velvet Monkey, this is the perfect opportunity to discover an exciting new artist up close—where every song tells a story, every lyric comes from the heart, and every performance offers a glimpse into an artist on the rise.

Genre: R&B • Soul • Pop • Hawaiian Reggae • Singer-Songwriter