Jolene Proffit

Ko Hikurangi tōku maunga 
Ko Waiapu tōku awa 
Ko Horouta tōku waka 
Ko Raahui me Rauru ōku marae 
Ko Ngāti Uepohatu me Ngāti Ruawaiapu ōku hapū 
Ko Ngāti Porou tōku iwi

Ko Jolene Proffit Ahau

Instrument: BV’s – Backing Vocals
Music Influences: Whānau influenced and inspired my love and passion for music, enabling me to share the joy and feelings that music invokes with others. Country music provided a platform whilst growing up, to sing and compete both here in Aotearoa and across the ditch in Australia. So grateful for the many friends and experiences gained throughout these years, and when performing as of part of Hin & Co in bringing the joy of music to so many others. I love all types of music, especially R&B, Soul and Country (my roots).
Musical Aspirations:
 “The Hin & Co whānau, for the talents and passion that they each bring, and for whom our friendship in music brings joy to others.”

As the older member of the “Twin Tones,” Jolz forms one half of the backing vocals for the group. During high school, Jolz won “Battle of the Bands” in Gisborne and recorded “Another Mountain,” which was influenced by a Māori Whakatauki. Along with twin sister Elz and their mother, they were fortunate enough to record a number of songs with Aotearoa (NZ) renowned band Te Mokai.