Ayana Tribitt is a Kansas City-born vocalist, performance artist, DJ, model, sound healer, and creative activist. Performing under the name Era Aura, she has showcased her talents worldwide, including at Take 5 in Osaka, Japan, and is currently working on a studio project. Ayana has opened for J. Cole and contributed vocals to Jennifer Lopez’s T.E.N.S.. She has also starred in theatrical productions such as Stevie Wonder: Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2022), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (2023), Glass Menagerie (2024), and Ruby Room: Ella & Louie (2025) with Music Theatre Heritage.
Beyond performing, Ayana is cultivating The Broken Heartist Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting marginalized creatives with resources to build sustainable careers. Through Era Aura, she creates music that encourages social introspection, drawing inspiration from cycles, emotions, and cultures to foster a shared human experience.