Gaia

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Gaïa is a young dynamic vocalist hailing from France who has quickly cemented herself in the Glasgow new-jazz scene, blending rnb and neo-soul. Having been deeply influenced by black music  from an early age, her connection to her music is deeply explorative and emotive, connected to her identity and experiences. Her music tells a deeply personal story, influenced by the people around her and has molded to represent her breadth of life leading to powerful, soul-stirring performances. 

She made her start in Glasgow’s vibrant grassroots jazz scene, listening, learning and honing her craft, eventually making a name for herself through jam sessions showcasing her soulful voice and improvisational prowess. This continued to feed her collaborative approach to music, leading to her involvement in various jazz-fusion projects including GABO (Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra), Modernistic, Glitch41, The Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble and Tom & The Brassholes to name a few.

In 2023, her talent was recognised with a nomination for the Scottish Jazz ‘Rising Star’ Award, a testament to her growing presence in the scene. This summer, she had the privilege to take the stage at iconic ‘We Out Here’ jazz festival curated by Gilles Peterson, alongside band leader Rebecca Vasmant and is set to feature on her next album.

Her work within the independent music scene is an important facet of her practice being able to nurture and build grassroot scenes across different genres and practices. Since 2022, Gaïa has been the head-booker at Nice N Sleazy, an iconic independent venue in the city center of Glasgow. She programs across a multitude of genres, mainly working with unsigned acts, independent record label and grass-roots promoters both within and outwith the Glasgow scene. Through Nice N Sleazy she runs a series of successful nights, Neo-Sessions Vol. 1-4, aimed at fostering a vibrant community of musicians, spoken-word artists and singers to showcase their skills and collaborate.