About Amana Melome’
Amana Melome’ is a Euro-Caribbean American singer songwriter whose music layers soul, jazz, folk and global influences into a sound shaped by lived experience and deep musical lineage. Born in Germany and raised across continents, her work reflects a life spent moving between cultures, languages and creative worlds.
Melome’ comes from a celebrated jazz family. Her grandfather, Jimmy Woode, was the youngest bassist to join Duke Ellington’s orchestra and performed alongside legends including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. While honoring that heritage, Melome’ has carved out a voice that is distinctly her own – warm, introspective and with plenty of emotional honesty.
Her forthcoming album Recalibration marks a significant chapter for Melome’, following several years away from releasing music while embracing motherhood. The project reflects themes of growth, connection, and realignment, offering a soulful, grounded perspective.
