Akani

Akani , given name Edward Rivera was born in Northridge, California to Puerto Rican parents. At the age of four the family relocated to their native island where he was raised in the city of Junco until moving back to the mainland during his teens. Indoctrinated into the world of music at the tender age of five, it didn’t take long for the other members in his church choir to realize that the young Boricua was an exceptional talent. This introduction to song through religion established a firm bond between music and spirituality that lies at the foundation of his musical sensibilities. By the age of seventeen forays into poetry and songwriting only served to expedite the inevitable. The standout knew it was absolutely necessary to step out on his own and embark on a solo career outside of the church. Call it rebellion or just coming of age but the young vocalist felt he had to find and define himself as an artist. His unique style is a direct result of his eclectic range of musical influences . As he was creatively nurtured by the sounds of Rock and R&B just as intimately as he was by Hip Hop or Reggaeton. As a songwriter Akani possesses the trademarks skills of all the greats, the artistic courage to allow one’s self to become truly vulnerable and the gift of an innate understanding of the vibrant exchange between artist and listener. He is equally adept at penning lyrics touching upon every facet of the human struggle. His songs touch upon everything from love, to the preservation of hope and of course last but not least documenting the infinite and richly human quest for joy and romance which occurs on every dance floor from Miami to Havana, New York to San Juan and all around the globe. But what has proven to be the most significant event in Akani’s career came in the spring of 2006 when tragedy struck his world with sudden and life altering force. It was the unforeseeable and tragic passing of his young brother which forced the singer -songwriter into a musical sabbatical from which he was not sure he would ever return. But after what would prove to be an intensely introspective period of self exploration and contemplation he would reenter the fray with an unprecedented creative focus and conviction . One thing is for sure, he has lost all of what little fear or anxiety about pushing the bounds of his audience’s musical horizons he had before his traumatic loss. “One of the most important things I learned during what was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through is simply enough that life is short… too short to compromise myself or what I do.”, in Akani’s case there doesn’t seem to be much separating the two.
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