Jalen Ngonda

Wheaton, Maryland, US

soul · neo-soul · r&b · motown

American soul singer and multi-instrumentalist born in Wheaton, Maryland, now based in England. Signed to Daptone Records, Ngonda crafts Motown-inspired music drawing on influences from Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Cooke. His debut album Come Around and Love Me (2023) earned widespread acclaim, with champions including Elton John and Snoop Dogg.

Upcoming festivals

Mad Cool '26

Jul 8 – Jul 11, 2026

Madrid, Spain