Pink Marlena

Duluth, Greater Minnesota

Duluth jazz saxophonist and composer who uses the Ojibwe language; album Ishpiming released January 2026.

Pink Marlena is a Duluth jazz saxophonist and composer whose work centers on the use of the Ojibwe language. An album release party for Ishpiming was held Jan. 16, 2026 at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center. The Makwa Giizis album was released Oct. 30, 2025.