BIO

Adunia is a singer, songwriter, and performer with a distinctive voice in the Israeli music scene, blending African groove with Middle Eastern colors and contemporary, thoughtful production. Her music moves between warm, infectious rhythms and emotional depth, highlighting a powerful vocal presence that gives each song meaning and resonance.

Born in the small town of Chanchu, Ethiopia, Adunia immigrated to Israel with her family as part of Operation Solomon. She grew up at the Kadoorie Youth Village, and this personal journey deeply shaped her artistic voice. Her Ethiopian roots are naturally woven into rhythm, melody, and groove, creating a vibrant and emotional musical experience that invites listeners into her world and story.

Adunia’s musical language draws from a wide range of influences, from traditional Ethiopian music to jazz and hip hop. Her songwriting moves fluidly between humor and darker, introspective themes, combining pop hooks with unconventional meters and scales in a constant play of light and shadow. Her distinctive voice bridges “speaking” ethnic textures with authentic Ethiopian tonalities, forming a clear and recognizable artistic signature.

After serving as a lead vocalist in the Central Command Band of the IDF, Adunia began performing and collaborating with leading artists such as Yossi Fine, Gili Yalo, and Ben Aylon. These collaborations helped shape her identity as a commanding stage performer, blending Middle Eastern vocal ornamentation with a subtle melancholic tone and an underlying sense of joy and groove.

Singer-songwriter Alma Zohar was the first to recognize Adunia’s creative potential and encouraged her to open her heart through personal writing. Their meeting during a songwriting workshop at Ono Academic College marked a turning point in her artistic development. Since then, Adunia has continued to refine her musical language, inspired by artists such as Victoria Hanna, Riff Cohen, and Dikla.

In recent years, Adunia released the singles “Noshmet,” “Hu Lo Ba,” and “Ba Li” from her upcoming debut album, currently in production and expected to be released soon. She has performed extensively in Israel and internationally at festivals, cultural events, and Jewish communities around the world, as her music continues to grow, surprise, and tell a deeply personal story through a universal musical language..