Kehlani performs at former school Oakland School for the Arts
Hometown moments often carry a different kind of energy. That feeling was clear in Oakland when Kehlani returned to perform at her former school, Oakland School for the Arts. The Grammy-winning singer made a special appearance during a weekend event connected to a community celebration in the city. During the performance, Kehlani sang her single “Folded,” the song that helped secure her first two wins at the Grammy Awards earlier this year.
For students at the arts academy, the performance felt personal. Kehlani once walked the same hallways as the students who now study music, theater, and other creative disciplines at the school. Seeing a globally recognized artist return to the place where her own training began created a moment of pride for both the institution and the surrounding community.
The appearance highlighted how closely the singer remains connected to Oakland. Even after achieving international success, Kehlani has continued to reference the city as a key influence on her music and artistic perspective…