Singer Dinah Jane highlights SoCal Polynesian community in new music video
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Singer Dinah Jane of Fifth Harmony fame is paying homage to her Southern California and Polynesian roots in her new music video for her song “Ocean Song.”
Jane released the video on Friday morning, just hours after teasing fans that it was on the way.
“The last official music video I released was ‘Heard it All Before’ 5 years ago. I’m so proud of this project ‘Ocean Song.’ Grateful for the many hands that carried me through to execute this material!!! It’s been a long time coming. Can’t wait for y’all to tune in tomorrow. So proud,” she posted to X, formerly Twitter.
For the video, the Santa Ana-born star gathered a group of local women from various Polynesian backgrounds to convene on Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach.
Jane herself is of Polynesian descent. Her background consists of Tongan, Samoan and Fijian ancestry, as well as Danish.
The group of women featured KTLA 5 Senior Entertainment Producer Sarah Maugaotega.
“It was such an honor to watch Dinah come into her own and embrace her culture,” she said of the experience. “She is an inspiration to all of us Polynesian women.”
“The Ocean is Calling… thank you for supporting my personal prayer to my ancestors,” Jane wrote in the YouTube video’s description. “When I was writing this song (in Bali!) it started out as a love song. But as it continued to flow, like water, it evolved into something more personal. This one is for the culture.”
Jane also included her family members and photos of her grandparents who have passed away.
Jane served as the video’s creative director, and it was directed by Brandon Chen and produced by J-Quan Prod Co.
She grew up in Orange County and attended the Orange County School of the Arts. She gained superstardom after being a part of the girl group Fifth Harmony via “The X Factor.” They released singles like “Boss,” “Sledgehammer” and “Worth It.”
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