08/24/2026
Setting the vibe for PLAY, an event celebrating the way Black musicians play in their practice, on Sep. 19th at Icehouse, is DJ KENNA! Peep Kenna’s bio below and grab your tickets from our bio!
Kenna-Camara Cottman is Black, non-binary, a parent, a child and a community member in Mni Sota Makoce.
Kenna may be known for her work with Voice of Culture, as a dancer, choreographer and educator, but it could also be noted that Kenna is also a practitioner of all the elements of Hip Hop, a community radio host and DJ, a certified Yoga teacher, and an improvisational vocalist.
Kenna is a abolitionist non-violent transmitter and receiver and also in the practice of creating and experiencing Black space for cultural arts and liberation. Current projects include self study and reclamation through the Body Prayers cycle.
Kenna is the child of Ancestors Beverly and Bill Cottman, community parents & artists each in their own rights.
Kenna is the mother of Yonci Peaceful, a well known and respected artist, writer, DJ, activist and musician; and Ebrima Baye, an accomplished soccer player, golfer, enthusiastic gamer and proficient drummer.
www.voiceofculture.org for more information on Kenna’s forward facing projects.
