Habaka KFJ performing with Soulful Stew in the Westgate Cabaret Room during the sold-out Las Vegas Blues Society Pre–Blues Bender Party.

On June 23, I stepped away.

After more than 30 years of performing, creating, producing and constantly moving toward…

Honey Bees, 

Sometimes the most beautiful moments arrive when you least expect them.  The morning of July 26th,  I opened an email from Palermo, Italy, that brought a huge smile to my face and filled my heart with gratitude.

Radio…

On July 8th, I attended a Mary Kay skincare gathering hosted by one of my Honey Bees.  It was my first time ever visiting her home, and I was simply looking forward to an evening of laughter, connection, and getting…

Honey Bees! 

I’ve created a new space where I can share more deeply, more personally, and more freely.

It’s called Habaka’s Honeycomb Hideout.

This is where I’ll be sharing my Honeybee Reflections, music stories, podcast moments from Habaka’s Bee…

From the Stage to the Bookshelf: A Season of Gratitude and Growth
By Habaka KFJ – The Panther of Cremona, Italy 

Honey Bees, 

As I reflect on the past few weeks, I am filled with gratitude for the many ways…

Honey Bees, 

What a remarkable and deeply humbling season these past two months have been.

April and May unfolded like pages from a story I could never have fully written myself — filled with music, literature, radio, international recognition, heartfelt…

Honey Bees! 

Just one day after release…

Lanterns In The Dark is hit #7 Amazon Top Bestseller in its category.

I’m watching this unfold in real time, and I don’t take any of it lightly.

From the moment it released……

April is a sacred space for expression.

In honor of National Poetry Month, The Black Box Sessions was created as more than a concert—it was designed as an experience. A space where music, poetry, storytelling, and truth could exist together…

On April 3rd, 2026, something incredible happened…

Voices of Care reached the Top 10 on Amazon Best Sellers, and I’m still taking it all in.

This isn’t just about a ranking. This is about purpose.

Being part of Voices of…

Honey Bees, 

Music has always been the language of my life.

For as long as I can remember, the traditions of Blues, Jazz, and Gospel have shaped my voice, my purpose, and my path. I grew up surrounded by the…

Honey Bees! 

February was a month of intention, community, and beautiful firsts. I launched the very first Black Box Sessions, creating an intimate listening room to honor Black History Month through blues, jazz, gospel, and soul. The room became a…

What started as a vision became a room full of love, rhythm, and community.

Our first Black Box Sessions was created to honor Black History Month, not just as a moment on the calendar, but as a living, breathing celebration…

February 22nd | An Afternoon of Soul, Story & Sound

February is a sacred month. It’s a time of reflection, remembrance, pride, and celebration. Black History Month isn’t just about the past, it’s about the living legacy carried through art,…

Honey Bees! 
This photo came to me from Charlotte, North Carolina, and I haven’t stopped smiling since.

A quiet street.
Soft lights lining the walkway.
And there it is Tupelo Honey, glowing warm against the night.

Not loud.
Not flashy.…

Yesterday morning (January 10th), I woke up to a beautiful surprise; a review from the UK publication Soul & Jazz & Funk, written by Bill Buckley, with the headline “Bossa Nova Baby!!!” for Bossa Nova Tonite with the Kinsman Dazz…

Honey Bees, 

I’m so excited to share with you that my radio show Habaka’s Bee Hive from Canada’s Biting Soul station Teerex Radio Teerex, has been added to another radio station.  My Italian Honey Bees are going to be excited…

Well, today is the first day of Spring, and her in Las Vegas, it’s a little chilly in the morning and evening.  But let me tell you, I grew up on the east coast, where it could be quite a…

It’s always such a pleasure to be able to meet my Honey Bees in real time as Nora calls it. Today, was an incredible Sunday, and I got to meet a Honey Bee Nora Zoe.   I met her on FB…

Hello everyone and to all of my Honey Bees! 

I sure had an incredible 2024, and I’m sure you did too.  For certain it was a year packed with lots of success’s and lots of disappointments as well, just as…

It’s been 5 years since I’ve headlined at Corner Live with my band Shakeblues. And although we’ve always sold out Corner Live for many years, this is the first time they decided to add another night to end this European…

On June 18, 2022, I was the musical guest for a Family Day-Juneteenth Celebration in Las Vegas.  The entire celebration was a huge success. I kicked it off by singing our black national anthem acapella "Lift Every Voice…

Hello, hello, hello, my Honey Bees! 

I'm so excited and I want you to go and click on the link to read the new April issue of The Promoter Magazine.  The Promoter Magazine has reached its 1 year Anniversary…

Hello everyone, and to my Honey Bees, I was put in the Artist Spotlight by Robert C. Walker.  He's a Public Relations Rep. and Personal Manager in the Performance Arts and Entertainment Industry.  

All I can say is…

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Chocolate Radio exclusive:  

It was unavoidable, following in the family’s footsteps as a singer/songwriter. Her grandfather Jeri Jackson was a pianist and promoter, grand mother Irene Jackson a dancer and her mother Mary…