2021, April 2021, Respect
RESPECT | Vana Liya
Apr
Vana Liya
Come Away featuring Half-Pint
Nirvana Goberdhan a.k.a Vana Liya, grew up outside of New York City. Being of Caribbean descent, Vana was surrounded by soca, calypso, dancehall, and reggae music.
Vana’s mom gave her a ukulele for Christmas, and a few years later, she began covering songs by some of her favorite artists.
The combination of the ukulele and her soft voice put a unique twist on some reggae-rock staples.
Artists like 311, Rebelution, Stick Figure, and SOJA shared Vana’s covers across social media platforms, which was the beginning of Vana finding her audience.
In early 2018, Vana Liya signed with Pepper’s LAW Records becoming their first female and first solo artist after gaining attention.
Vana Liya | Come Away featuring Half-Pint
Subsequently, she released her debut single, “Show Me”. Later that year, Vana visited Stick Figure’s Great Stone Studios in Oakland, CA, where she recorded “Go For It” with Johnny Cosmic of Stick Figure. Cosmic signed on to produce her debut album, which is scheduled for a 2020 release.
She says, “Working with Cosmic has helped me find my sound – there’s a new feel behind this album.”
Vana has shared the stage with bands like SOJA, Pepper, The Expendables & The Movement. In late 2019 Vana moved from New York to Santa Cruz, CA, to continue her career with a backing band.
Vana Liya Official Website:
STREAM:
Vana Liya on Spotify | Vana Liya on Spotify
Vana Liya on Apple Music | Vana Liya on Apple Music
IRIE Playlist:
STREAM IRIE on Spotify | IRIE on SPOTIFY – April ‘420’ 2021
STREAM IRIE on Pandora | IRIE on Pandora – April ‘420’ 2021
