ARTIST PROFILES

New Zealand-bred singer-songwriter Noah Slee is taking the R&B/Neo-Soul world by storm. His music is a mix that includes the sounds of his Tongan heritage and is contagious. Slee whose real name is Tau Manukia grew up in a musical family and he performed with his siblings doing Polynesian floor shows. When he got to high school he and his friends started a band named Spacifix and the music was funk-oriented. The band only recorded one album but they did chart with the single,

Her music is so heavenly to listen to. Meet Síomha from West Ireland a voice and singer-songwriter you just have to check out. Never far from her Irish roots, she describes her music as "cosmic, jazz-tinged, folk-rooted post-pop." She has been gaining the attention of many in the jazz world. Her music influences run the gamut from Joni Mitchell to Australian alternative soul band, Hiatus Kayote, and Irish singer, Wallis Bird. She started playing guitar by the age of ten and

Singer-songwriter, Mariah Wheeler who is professionally known as Mighloe has been causing quite a stir with Neo-Soul music lovers. The Toronto-based R&B singer has a timeless voice that has everyone falling in love with her. When she was younger she didn't realize that singing could turn into a career. Everything changed for her when she went into a recording studio and completed a song. It was a light-bulb moment and therefore decided to seek out programs that could help her

Nothing catches my attention than a great singer with a voice like honey. Charlotte Day Wilson from Toronto, Canada is that kind of vocalist. Her mix of R&B/Soul and jazz-influenced sounds are smoldering and you just want to hear more. As a child, she studied classical piano and she later taught herself production through GarageBand. She says she has no role models and would like to be a role model for women in order to break up the boys club. She feels there are plenty of fe

Jazz pianist, Kiefer Shackelford or professionally known as Kiefer has been playing piano since age six. His introduction to jazz music came from his dad and like most musicians studied both classical and jazz music. Things changed when he grew up and decided to start experimenting and mixing jazz with hip-hop and electronic beats. He says he has imagined jazz legend, Duke Ellington said, Now remember, son, make sure they always think what you’re doing is jazz? Kiefer keeps t

The music of this singer-songwriter is smooth like honey. Meet Tiffany Majette who is professionally known as Orion Sun. She was raised in Mount Laurel, New Jersey where life became difficult due to her sexuality. She grew up in a conservative Christian household and was kicked out because of her sexual preference. She identifies as a queer black woman but that didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams. Since she grew up in the church the first music she heard was gospel music

I'm always in search of a jazz musician who just blows me away, Orrin Evans did just that for me. This talented pianist from Trenton, New Jersey has that wow factor you have to listen to or experience live. Raised in Philly he grew up listening to that well-known Philadelphia sound. He is one to experiment and has another band that he plays with called Luv Park which is a Neo-Soul/Acid Jazz group. Music is in his blood and he started playing the piano from a young age. His mo

I am so happy that this talented and silky-voiced jazz singer-songwriter is making his debut. Michael Mayo from Los Angeles, California has been performing on the jazz circuit for quite some time. I first heard his beautiful voice as the featured singer for the jazz group, Kneebody. Check out the song, What's My Name and you will understand why I love this singer's vocal delivery so much. I'm picky about jazz male singers but Michael Mayo just does it for me. He grew up with

If you listen to today's soul artists you may notice something different. It's not your mom and dad's soul music. Today's artists are mixing soul with other music genres like jazz, R&B, and more. Nápoles from Stockholm, Sweden is the latest singer-songwriter making her mark on the Neo soul music scene. This silky-smooth singer with Cuban and Russian heritage made her debut last year with the single, Slowzy and caught the world's attention. She says when she took her first tri

Nothing gets me amped up more than hearing the music of a new up-and-coming singer-songwriter. I was completely entranced with this Neo-Soul singer, Shunaji, and her debut EP, Cosmic Blues. She was born and raised in Rome, Italy and later she moved to London, U.K. Shunaji is very knowledgeable in many subjects and this polymath can go into detail about ancient history. Before moving to England she wasn't really making music but something about London and the music that was a

Singer-songwriter, Gaidaa says that she's a weirdo doing her thing. There is nothing weird about this talented singer. Gaidaa which is an Arab name was born in the town of Eindhoven in the Netherlands to Sudanese parents. She remembers singing birthday songs since she was 2. This beginning started her on the journey into the music industry. Her father is a musician and therefore music was always playing in her house. She was studying International Media and Entertainment Man

Singer-songwriter, producer, Demae has been creating quite a stir on Soundcloud with her smooth vocals and style. Demae Chioma Wodu was born in North London, U.K., she cut her teeth in the music biz by being a part of the hip-hop group, Hawk House with their eclectic mix and adventurous sounds. Since then Demae has been putting out her own versions of songs by Minnie Ripperton and Andre 3000 and others. She has caught the attention of singer-songwriter, Jill Scott and others.

Today's indie artists are some of the most talented and creative. Many intertwine music genres and create some of the most amazing sounds and beats. This talented songstress, Sahra Gure moves between different music genres. Born in Berlin, Germany, and based in London, her voice is smooth and silky. She started her musical career at age 14, trained as a classical violinist she discovered she loved singing. Her music is a mix of Soul, Jazz, Afrobeat, and Funk. Her roots are o

This soulful, jazzy uplifting guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer has been named an artist to watch by many indie publications. His name is Steve Lacy and he is from Compton, California. He is best known for being a member of the band the grammy-nominated RnB band, The Internet. Now based in Los Angeles he has been very busy making some amazing music. He started playing guitar at age seven with the video game Guitar Hero. He, unfortunately, couldn't get a MacBook Pr

Rhythm and Blues have changed a lot over the years. There are now new categories like NeoSoul and Alternative R&B. New artists blending other rhythms and sounds and Pip Millett is one such artist. She was born in Manchester, England, and says that although her family are not musicians she picked up the music bug from her father, he would always be playing tunes. Her brother and sister were in the choir. Her voice brings a new sound to the NeoSoul/R&B genres, one that is both

J-Silk is a trio from Bordeaux, France, and London, U.K. The trio is part of a new scene called Future Soul. They mix Soul music with some hip hop beats and electronica. The mix is a smooth groove that you can dance to or just sit back and listen to. The group likes to dress up in Addidas jackets and vintage clothing from that time. They say they love the style and dress from the 70's Soul era and it's the hotness of that time they are in love with. They consider themselves

Born in South London, U.K. Greentea Peng,(Aria Wells), grew up listening to the music of the 90's by such artists as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and others. She started singing from a young age but stopped at age 15. She didn't start singing again until her twenties because of personal reasons. Her music is a mix of Soul, RnB and HipHop. In 2018 her debut EP, Sensi was a mix of several music genres including dub reggae. She was asked recently why the name Greentea Peng and her

British singer and songwriter Ego Ella May creates music infused with contemporary jazz and classic soul. She cites Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone as her greatest inspirations, and those influences come into play on her debut album So Far. May began singing at age 17 and soon after began learning to play guitar and writing her own compositions. Up until now, she has been known for singles like “Table for One” and “Legend,” featuring her simmering, soulful vocals. So Far is bot

South Florida-native Kyle Dion now makes LA his base. The R&B singer has been honing his craft for the past decade, creating severals singles, including “Cool Side of the Pillow,” about which Fader hailed as an, “acoustic-tinged track with lustrous falsettos.”. Dion has also released full-length albums like 2016’s Painting Sounds, and his latest, Suga. Brown SoundCloud | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook #indiemusic #neosoul

The London music scene is not just about jazz. Artists are thriving in all genres, and Jaz Karis is no exception. The South London singer is an alumna of the BRIT School of Performing Arts and is quickly making a name for herself with sultry vocals that incorporate stylistic elements from hip-hop, jazz, and soul. With her recording debut, a six-track EP called Into the Wilderness, she began to get raves from audiences and critics alike. The Line of Best Fit noted, “Jaz Kari