Zaniah is an independent singer-songwriter and musician from Louisville, Kentucky. Growing up in a musical household, she was exposed to different styles, and genres of music where she taught herself how to play the guitar at 15 years old.  Zaniah’s music incorporates elements of jazz, folk, soul and blues pulling inspiration from artists such as Erykah Badu, Janis Ian, Tracy Chapman, Minnie Riperton, Linda Lewis and many others.  Her melodic sound, extensive range and angelic tone can be described as a timeless contemporary take on R&B/Soul with a southern twang. The unique charisma and warm, silky tone of her voice sets her apart as something truly special in today’s musical landscape. She puts heavy emphasis on live instrumentation and musicality with an original, modern approach to achieving a familiar vintage sound that can speak to every generation. She is best known for her recent breakout single “Coffee Bean”, which has surpassed 3 million streams on Spotify. Zaniah relocated to New York in 2021, where she has continued to find and develop her sound by performing live at local venues and collaborating with other artists.