Niia

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A prodigious musician with an Italian and jazz vocalist background, Niia has spent over 10 years charting the path towards contemporary urban elegance mixed with future jazz. After a guest vocal spot on Wyclef Jean's "Sweetest Girl" in 2007 and years of establishing herself amongst the NYC underground scene, 2014 saw the release of Generation Blue—a slinky, full-bodied collection of smooth pop toplined by the lovely single “Body.”

Niia's debut album I (released on Atlantic Records in 2017) is entrancing in its sparse, elegantly gliding beauty with lush, bassy sound, revealing smooth, fully realized songwriting and timeless aesthetics. She’s collaborated with Jazmine Sullivan, Gallant, Boogie and shared stages with the XX, Jorja Smith, and Charlotte Cardin. A new project is coming from her summer 2019.

Niia, Jason Moran, Brigitte Fontaine, Emmanuel Bex, Tom Oren, Delvon Lamarr

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 26, 2026

The acoustic and electronic sides of Niia and Jason Moran, the untamed curiosity and gleefully disruptive spirit of Brigitte Fontaine, the promise of emerging artists, and the inspiration of past masters all come together in this intriguing playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio “Chicken Leg" Chicken Leg--Single (Colemine) 0:16 Host talks 4:38 Emmanuel Bex “Dum Dum--Our kind of Sabi" Eddy m'a dit (PeeWee!) 5:49 ...

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Niia: V

by Scott Gudell
December 3, 2025

Niia, the Italian / American singer who has been performing since the mid-2010s, has journeyed through various musical incarnations. From subtle to shocking, she seems to have an insatiable lust for changing musical partners. She had an early dedication to classic jazz vocals, darted over to PJ Harvey-inspired angst; she embraced the smooth purring undulations of Sade as well as the alluring whispers from that elusive girl from Ipanema and more. At one point, Niia pointedly stated that “contradiction is the truth," ...