Marina Josephina

About the show

Born in Stockton-on-Tees and raised on jazz, soul, and R&B, Marina Josephina crafts a sound that’s both timeless and strikingly fresh. Blending lush neo-soul textures with heartfelt storytelling and powerhouse vocals, her music bridges generations and leaves a lasting impression on every audience.

Renowned for her electrifying live performances and supported by BBC Introducing, Tees Music Alliance, Generator, Sonic Futures, and PRS Foundation, she has shared the stage with soul legend Alexander O’Neal and appeared at major festivals including Kendal Calling and Soundwaves Festival.

Writing with fearless honesty, Marina Josephina explores themes of female empowerment, mental health, love, and loss through captivating melodies and unexpected rhythmic turns – a signature sound that has cemented her as one of the North East’s most compelling new artists.