NEW YORK (TIP): For New York City based musician Sanjana Nayak, who goes by the name SANJ, the release of her debut album Nightingale just a few days ago is a culmination of a passion project.
SANJ’s music can be best defined as a fusion of silky Indian vocals that tap into her two decades of classical music training. She says that her music reflects sultry R&B flows inspired by songs that she grew up listening to.
As an artist in America with South Asian roots, she believes her music pushes the boundaries of traditional fusion music. She says about her debut album, “My music also highlights my creative ethos in a way I haven’t tapped into before.”
She describes herself as an Indian-American innovative. Bred in Chicago and based in NYC, SANJ has been a lifelong singer, songwriter, and musician, and folds her passion for music into many facets of her life.
Her new wave of songwriting showcases her vision for sultry Desi-R&B, whilst still maintaining her stark colors and classic nostalgic sound that have won the hearts of many.
By day, SANJ works in advertising strategy at Google, and performs often in venues across NYC by night. Already a social media star, SANJ has a following of over 150,000+ listeners across several platforms, and her Spotify saw 999% growth in 2022.