PRESS & MEDIA
HABAKA KFJ
The Panther of Cremona, Italy
International Blues, Jazz & Gospel Vocalist • Amazon Bestselling Author • Broadcaster • Storyteller
With a career spanning more than three decades across the United States and Europe, Habaka KFJ is an internationally recognized vocalist, recording artist, author and broadcaster whose work bridges music, storytelling, culture and community.
Known for her distinctive four-octave contralto and commanding stage presence, Habaka has built a career that reaches from intimate Blues rooms to international stages, radio broadcasts, charting recordings and the written word.
Welcome to the Press & Media Room — a curated collection of interviews, reviews, performances, press releases and career highlights from the world of Habaka KFJ.
LATEST NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Habaka KFJ Celebrates Two Bestselling Literary Releases
In 2026, Habaka KFJ expanded her storytelling from the stage and microphone to the written word, becoming a published co-author in two acclaimed anthologies, Voices of Care and Lanterns in the Dark.
Voices of Care, featuring Habaka’s chapter “I’m Not A Nurse,” reached the Amazon Top 10, while Lanterns in the Dark, featuring her chapter “The Steal,” also climbed into the Amazon Top 10, reaching #6.
Music. Stories. Legacy. The journey continues.
INTERNATIONAL RADIO RECOGNITION
Habaka's Bee Hive Celebrates with Award-Winning Radio Studio 104
In 2026, Habaka KFJ’s international broadcasting journey reached another milestone when Radio Studio 104 in Palermo, Sicily — one of the stations carrying Habaka’s Bee Hive — was named Best Sicilian Radio Station 2026 by the PRT Radio TV Awards.
Earlier that year, Habaka was also selected to participate in Radio Studio 104’s 24-hour International Jazz Day celebration, joining an international roster of DJs honoring Jazz music around the world.
From Las Vegas to Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy and beyond, Habaka’s Bee Hive continues to carry music, conversation and culture across borders.
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & CHART SUCCESS
Habaka KFJ's Music Continues to Reach Audiences Around the World
Habaka KFJ’s distinctive blend of Blues, Jazz and Soul continues to resonate internationally. Her acclaimed album Heritage Blue has produced multiple charting recordings, including “I Put A Spell On You,” which reached #1 in Canada, and “Love On The Brain,” another #1 chart success.
Her international reach continued with “Bossa Nova Tonite,” her collaboration with Michael J. Calhoun of the legendary Dazz Band, climbing to Top 20 on the UK Soul charts and reaching #1 on the Teerex Radio Top 30.
From North America to Europe and beyond, Habaka’s recordings continue to find new listeners through international radio, streaming and independent music platforms.
Music Sweet As Tupelo Honey™ — heard around the world.
PRESS ARCHIVE
More Than Three Decades of Music, Media & Storytelling
Explore selected interviews, reviews, features, performances and press coverage documenting Habaka KFJ’s journey across the United States and Europe—from Blues and Jazz stages to international radio, television, recording and publishing.
The story didn’t begin yesterday. Welcome to the archives.