Priya Mani is a singer and songwriter who is passionate about music from all around the world. She aims to express stories and a range of emotional experiences through her music. Drawing influences from music of different cultures and genres, she creates an emotional and sonically unique experience for listeners!
Born into a music-loving family, Priya has been exposed to music from a young age. She has blossomed into a vocalist who indulges in various different styles and genres such as Indian- classical, Bollywood, Jazz, Balkan, Middle-Eastern, Flamenco, R&B, and Western Pop music!
Priya started her musical journey at a young age with Indian classical music. Soon after she started studying Indian classical music, she found a passion for other styles. A few artists she grew up listening to are Mohammed Rafi, Shreya Ghoshal, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, and Coldplay. Through performing covers of songs by these artists, she was able to discover her sound.
Born into a music-loving family, Priya has been exposed to music from a young age. She has blossomed into a vocalist who indulges in various different styles and genres such as Indian- classical, Bollywood, Jazz, Balkan, Middle-Eastern, Flamenco, R&B, and Western Pop music!
Priya started her musical journey at a young age with Indian classical music. Soon after she started studying Indian classical music, she found a passion for other styles. A few artists she grew up listening to are Mohammed Rafi, Shreya Ghoshal, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, and Coldplay. Through performing covers of songs by these artists, she was able to discover her sound.
I always aim to broaden my horizons and learn something new from every project.”
She recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance, and a double minor in Mediterranean music, and Recording and Production. In her time at Berklee, she has performed with Ustad Zakir Hussain as part of the Berklee Indian Ensemble. She has also performed with The Pletenitsa Balkan Choir and had a vocal solo in the “Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy” concert at Symphony Hall, conducted by Grammy Award-winning conductor, Arnie Roth. Priya also had the opportunity to spend a semester in Valencia, Spain, where she studied Mediterranean music.
More recently, Priya performed with Disney's Christmas Snowtacular Cast at the El Capitan theater in Hollywood. She also performed with 'ÉLAN artists' at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles earlier this year. Priya works as a performer around the LA and Orange County areas, and really enjoys performing a variety of musical styles for events. She has also been working on new music, scheduled to release this summer!
Besides songwriting, recording, and performing her music, Priya enjoys working in a few other aspects of the music industry as well. During her time in college, she took up the role of Assistant Music Director for her acapella group at Berklee, Treble Threat. She has been vocal arranging for the group as well! She has also music directed a production of the musical ‘First Lady Suite’ at Emerson College. Since the Covid lockdown occurred, she spent the better part of the year virtually working as a part time vocal coach, which transitioned to in-person lessons as a freelance vocal coach, and with Real Life Music Studios in Irvine, CA. Priya also held the position of 'Caf Show Engineer' at Berklee, where she managed and engineered multiple student-led shows.
Besides music, Priya enjoys traveling and learning more about different cultures. She also loves a good cup of ‘chai,’ or Indian tea! Most importantly, Priya loves spending time with family, and credits her success to the love and support of her family.
More recently, Priya performed with Disney's Christmas Snowtacular Cast at the El Capitan theater in Hollywood. She also performed with 'ÉLAN artists' at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles earlier this year. Priya works as a performer around the LA and Orange County areas, and really enjoys performing a variety of musical styles for events. She has also been working on new music, scheduled to release this summer!
Besides songwriting, recording, and performing her music, Priya enjoys working in a few other aspects of the music industry as well. During her time in college, she took up the role of Assistant Music Director for her acapella group at Berklee, Treble Threat. She has been vocal arranging for the group as well! She has also music directed a production of the musical ‘First Lady Suite’ at Emerson College. Since the Covid lockdown occurred, she spent the better part of the year virtually working as a part time vocal coach, which transitioned to in-person lessons as a freelance vocal coach, and with Real Life Music Studios in Irvine, CA. Priya also held the position of 'Caf Show Engineer' at Berklee, where she managed and engineered multiple student-led shows.
Besides music, Priya enjoys traveling and learning more about different cultures. She also loves a good cup of ‘chai,’ or Indian tea! Most importantly, Priya loves spending time with family, and credits her success to the love and support of her family.