Aaniyah In Session · Electronic Press Kit · 2026
Vocalist · Performer · Founder
Aaniyah Anderson
"A voice that commands the room. A presence that defines it."
Her Story
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aaniyah Anderson is a New Orleans-based vocalist whose commanding stage presence and disciplined vocal command have positioned her as a serious force within the city's live music scene. Classically trained at Interlochen Arts Academy and a 2025 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans' Music Industry Studies program, she blends technical precision with emotional depth across every performance.
Her live credits span some of the region's most respected stages — Snug Harbor, Preservation Hall, Tipitina's, French Quarter Fest, Funk Fest, the Dew Drop Inn, the Caesars Superdome, and Lucas Oil Stadium. She has been featured at the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter Party and has performed alongside The Revivalists, Shannon Powell, Craig Klein, and Kyle Roussel.
Studio work includes a feature on Crossroads by 3× Grammy-winning producer Deezle Harrison, who also produced her debut single, Need You. Mentored by Grammy Award–winning vocalist Denisia Keys, she continues to refine a sound rooted in soul, jazz, R&B, and contemporary storytelling.
Her infrastructure operates through AMAnagement, Big Red NOLA Publishing, and the Voices of Tomorrow imprint — operating in concert, not catch-up. As she releases her debut EP, The Becoming, Aaniyah steps into a defining chapter of growth, excellence, and ownership.
Key Credentials
🎓 Interlochen Arts Academy — Classical Vocal
🎓 Loyola University NOLA — B.A. Music Industry
🎵 3× Grammy Producer: Deezle Harrison
🏆 Mentored by Grammy Vocalist Denisia Keys
🎤 Recording Academy — Memphis Chapter
📍 12+ Major Stages
🎷 Jazz Foundation of America
📁 AMAnagement · Big Red NOLA Publishing
🌱 Voices of Tomorrow Imprint
Positioning
What High-Level Clients Should Feel
"Aaniyah is both the artistry and the infrastructure. She is the voice people remember and the calm that keeps the room coherent."
Her visual language is warm, bronze, organic, and intimate — never cold luxury, always grounded luxury. The feeling is candlelit garden after a sold-out set. Refined, alive, and unmistakably hers.
Live Performances
Curated events, stages, and productions
Stage Management
High-trust environments and artist coordination
Studio Sessions
Artist-facing leadership and creative direction
Premium Experiences
Immersive and branded event opportunities
The Trajectory
A Grammy-Ready Story
Classical training. Major-studio credits. A New Orleans stage record. The foundation isn't being built — it's already standing.
3×
Grammy Producer
Studio collaborations with Deezle Harrison
2×
Recording Academy
Featured at Memphis Chapter Award Party
12+
Major Stages
Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, Superdome, Lucas Oil
2025
Debut EP
The Becoming — executive produced
The Voice
Interlochen-trained, Loyola-educated, New Orleans–forged. Soul, jazz, R&B, neo-soul — fluent across rooms.
The Resume
Features with Deezle Harrison, Lareezy, Box Bangers Studios, Craig Klein, Shannon Powell — and counting.
The Infrastructure
AMAnagement, Big Red NOLA Publishing, and Voices of Tomorrow imprint — operating in concert, not catch-up.
Gallery
Upcoming Performances
Featured Performance
Lend Me Your Ears
Aaniyah featured in an immersive blindfolded listening experience — sensory, intimate, and beautifully distinct.
After Essence Experience — Gasa Gasa
July 8, 2026 · 9 PM
Headlining set with Kai De Lua & Mac Infiniti. Doors 8 PM · 4920 Freret St · $10
Snug Harbor — Jazz Foundation of America Happy Hour Concert Series
Feb 11, 2026
Full 2+ hour recorded performance
Snug Harbor — Live Performance
Aug 27, 2025
With @killa_onthekit, @saintmercedes_, @yizracyahh, @lyfeizmusiq
French Quarter Fest with The Real Bobbi Rae
April 19, 2025
2:45 PM — one of New Orleans' most visible live stages
Barrel at the Bayou
April 19, 2025
5:00 PM — two-set day, reinforcing range and stamina
Lend Me Your Ears — Children Edition
April 16, 2025
Immersive blindfolded listening experience with non-alcoholic tastings
Gasa Gasa — Grammy U Showcase
April 6, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Music
The Becoming
2025 · Debut EP
All Platforms
Executive produced — growth, refinement, artistic ownership
Need You
2024 · Debut Single
Apple Music / All Platforms
Crossroads
2024 · Album Feature
Prod. 3× Grammy-winning Deezle Harrison
UTH (Lareezy)
2024 · Album Feature
All Platforms
We All Need Help · Reach for the Stars · Melanated
Saint James Infirmary
2023 · Single
Box Bangers Studios
Breathe
2025 · Single
Sound Credit / Spotify
The Jazz Mixtape
2026 · Coming Soon
Original compositions + reimagined standards
Coming SoonComing Soon
The Jazz Mixtape
A curated collection of original jazz compositions and reimagined standards — rooted in New Orleans tradition, shaped by a new generation's voice.
Notable Works & Collaborations
Main Featured Vocalist — Crossroads
3× Grammy-winning producer. Also produced debut single Need You.
The Revivalists
Guest Vocalist
Live collaboration event at Loyola University New Orleans.
Shannon Powell
Live Collaboration
Shared stage at Preservation Hall — legendary NOLA drummer.
Craig Klein
Live & Studio Collaboration
Preservation Hall / Box Bangers Studios.
Box Bangers Studios
Studio Release
Rendition of 'Saint James Infirmary' through the Grammy-winning NOLA collective.
Lareezy
Featured Vocalist — UTH
Reach for the Stars, We All Need Help, Melanated.
Kyle Roussel
Live Collaboration
New Orleans pianist and bandleader.
Denisia Keys
Mentor
Grammy Award–winning vocalist. Ongoing mentorship and vocal refinement.
Mac Infiniti
Live Performance
Gasa Gasa — After Essence Experience opening act.
Stages & Venues
Milestones
Interlochen Arts Academy
Classical vocal training & performance studies
Moved to New Orleans
Enrolled at Loyola University — Music Industry Studies
Office Assistant — Loyola Theatre
Marketing content & studio operations
Preservation Hall — Concert Assistant
Crowd management, guest experience & occasional performer alongside Grammy-nominated legends
VIP Host — Live Nation
Premium guest services at major concert venues in Indianapolis
ETP Agency — Los Angeles
Summer intern: booking, tour routing & CRM for a major talent agency
Recording Academy Feature
Memphis Chapter Award Party performance
Crossroads Feature
Studio collaboration with 3× Grammy-winning producer Deezle Harrison
Debut Single — Need You
First official release
Loyola Graduation
B.A. Music Industry Studies — Popular Performance emphasis
Front of House Manager — Civic Theatre
Leading guest-facing operations for concerts & live events in New Orleans
The Becoming EP
Debut EP — executive produced
Jazz Foundation of America
Happy Hour Concert Series — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (2+ hr recorded performance)
Technical Requirements
General Sound
- • Professional sound engineer provided by venue
- • Full-range PA system appropriate for venue size
- • Adequate stage lighting for live performance
- • Minimum 30-minute soundcheck
- • Stable stage with accessible power outlets
Configuration Options
House Band: Lead Vocal – 1 mic. Venue-provided band & drum kit.
Acoustic: Lead Vocal – 1 mic. Guitar OR Piano – 1 DI.
Trio: Vocal, Keys/Guitar, Drums. Min 6–8 input channels.
Full Band: 14–18 input channels, 3–4 floor monitors.
Hospitality Rider (Out of Town Only)
Meal buyout $40–$50 per band member · Ground transportation reimbursement · 1–2 hotel rooms (4-star or approved buyout) · Private dressing room · 8–12 waters · Light catering · 10 guest list spotsBring Aaniyah into the Room
Live performance · Stage management · Artist coordination · Curated events · Creative collaborations · Premium opportunities that need both soul and structure.
Big Red NOLA Publishing · New Orleans, LA · New York City, NY
© 2026 Aaniyah Anderson · aaniyah.app · AMAnagementteams@gmail.com
"Elegance with roots, artistry with order, and a career designed to last."
