Maya Piata is a young singer/songwriter who uses her eclectic background to mold her own, unique style by pulling inspiration form her hometown, New Orleans, alongside the rich culture of her New Zealand roots. With the recent release of her sophomore EP, Vernal, Piata gains recognition as a rising star and force emerging from the Dallas scene. Piata describes her sound as "Sunshine Soul", mirroring her bubbly personality and list of musical influences, ranging from Ms. Lauryn Hill to Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder to Prince, from Sam Cooke to Michael Jackson and beyond.