Empress Ka'Ra Kersey

Ka’Ra Kersey is a visionary vocalist born and raised in Berkeley, California. A mother, teacher, and multidisciplinary artist, her sound blends roots reggae, Bay Area soul, and ancestral vibration.

Growing up in East Oakland during the hyphy movement, Ka’Ra found her voice between concrete streets and nature’s medicine. With a deep connection to Rastafari culture, her music carries themes of divine femininity, resilience, and spiritual awakening.

Her work has been featured on Jamaica’s Irie FM, and she has performed at events including the Atlanta Indie Festival and the Oakland Coliseum. Ka’Ra’s music is both grounded and transcendent; singing is her medicine.