Juman is a singer, songwriter and producer originally from Naarm/Melbourne, now living on Bundjalung Country in northern NSW, Australia. 

 

Anchored by her powerful vocals, her self-produced music is a textural amalgamation of electronic R&B, neo/future soul and hip-hop, influenced by her love of the natural world and her Palestinian-Turkish urban upbringing. Juman is also directs the dynamic Sister Pack Choir.

 

Her latest album Love Is All was spotlighted in Bandcamp’s Best Soul Releases, and she has been captivating audiences across Australia’s festival circuit with standout performances at Splendour in the Grass, Earth Frequency, Kuranda Roots and Strawberry Fields, as well as supporting Peaches and Ladi6.

 

Juman has teamed up with the Riddim Squad, an all-star rhythm section featuring Keyboardist Andy V (Dub FX), bassist Rudi Quinzalez (Island Vibe Festival founder), guitarist Tom Kelly (Sky Eater) and drummer Kushi Aragon (Mohilaa). Together they play a selection of gritty reggae and soul infused originals and classic reggae versions. Juman and the Riddim Squad is made for the big stage, the tight knit bass heavy band lays the perfect foundation for Juman’s mind bending vocals, which combined with her easy charm and storytelling, leave audiences slack-jawed and starry-eyed with wonder.

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