The Hip Abduction with Vana Liya and The Hip Abduction, Vana Liya

The Hip Abduction, formed in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida, creates wanderlust-inspired global pop. Their sound blends reggae, world, and dub with African rhythms and instruments like the kora and ngoni. Known for high-energy performances, popular songs include "Children of the Sun" and "Pacific Coast Highway" (with Trevor Hall). Their 2013 self-titled album reached #5 on Billboard Reggae charts. "Stargazers, Wanderers & Rogues" (2024) is among their albums.

Vana Liya is a genre-busting vocalist/songwriter who broke through via social media ukulele covers of reggae songs, leading to a 2018 deal with Pepper’s L.A.-based LAW Records. Her debut album, Little Kahuna (2021), was produced by Stick Figure’s Johnny Cosmic.