Tonita Salmon is a soulful vocalist based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, bringing a smooth, emotionally rich sound to jazz, soul, and blues sets across the city.

Her musical journey began unexpectedly in 2022 at an open mic night in Newport, NSW. An acoustic rendition of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” sparked something deep — not just a new passion, but a sense of coming home to something long-forgotten.

Originally from Birmingham, UK, Tonita grew up surrounded by the sounds of Motown, soul, and classic jazz. It’s music she feels lives in her cellular memory — woven in before words, before reason.

While still growing as a performer, Tonita brings a quiet confidence and a clear, unfiltered presence to every set. Her focus is on performance — delivering songs in a way that feels grounded, timeless, and true.

If you’ve lived, lost, loved, or started over — you’ll likely hear yourself in the music she sings.