Short Bio:
Makinna Givens is a Northern Ontario singer-songwriter known for her fearless storytelling and raw honesty. Blending Country’s depth with Pop’s accessibility, she creates music that feels both personal and universal. Her debut single, If We Meet Again, turned heads for its unfiltered emotion, earning praise from Country’s Local. A bold performer since 15, she later studied songwriting, audio engineering, and production to refine her craft. In 2024, she was selected for the Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program, solidifying her as an emerging force in the industry—one whose authenticity and passion set her apart.
Long Bio:
As a child, singer-songwriter Makinna Givens was often told she lacked a filter. But with the proper outlet, her candid nature has become her signature in songwriting.
Whether it's her own story or that of another, she shares her most vulnerable thoughts and perspectives, building a deep trust with her audience. Her first single "If We Meet Again" has been praised revealing "her passion, talent, and uncompromising honesty make it clear: she’s an artist to watch" (Country's Local).
Having been influenced by a cornucopia of genres growing up, this Northern Ontario native has become a truly versatile artist. Yet, she is most at home when straddling the borders of Country and Pop, with a little bit of belting and rasp for good measure.
Since Makinna's first performance at 15, where she stood up in front of her entire student body after only having first laid hands on a guitar the week prior, she went on to earn a diploma in songwriting, audio engineering, and music production. She was even awarded a full scholarship (the Slaight Family Scholarship) to the Metalworks Institute (which she, unfortunately, could not accept).
Makinna was selected as a showcase artist in the 2024 Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program, and has "carved her own path in the music industry, proving that she's a force to be reckoned with" (Country's Local).
