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Who Is the British-Colombian Singer Sasha Keable?

If you haven’t heard of Sasha Keable, you’re missing out on one of the most talented British-Colombian singer-songwriters today. Keable, known for her trip-hop and R&B music, is finally getting the recognition she deserves. And guess what? She’s touring the U.S. this fall with American singer Giveon.

Keable went viral after her NPR Tiny Desk performance, which showcased her powerful vocal range. She sang songs like “FEEL SOMETHING,” “Tai Chi,” and “act right.” Before singing her song “can’t stop,” she talked to the audience in Spanish, letting them know she is Colombian—a huge win for Latina representation. She followed up with tracks like “Take Your Time, and “move it along.” She ended her 23-minute set with ‘Hold Up,” and “WHY.” 

What else do we know and love about Keable? After the successful NPR Tiny Desk performance, she released her seven-track EP act right in the summer. “This project comes from a place of betrayal and heartbreak,” Keable shared in a press statement. “I felt like if I didn’t make this music I might lose my mind. I made this project for myself, it’s exactly what I needed.” The EP features genres like R&B and soul with empowering lyrics that include themes like love and loss.

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To date, she has collaborated with artists of all calibers, including British jazz quintet Ezra Collective, American singer-songwriter Leon Thomas, American-Jamaican artist BEAM, Senegalese-American singer Isaiah Falls, and English singer Jorja Smith. Though she has yet to collaborate with Beyoncé, the pop star named her one of the people she’s been listening to in an interview with GQ. She said: “I love and respect all of the female singers-songwriters who are out right now.… Raye, Victoria Monét, Sasha Keable, Chloe x Halle, and Reneé Rapp.” How’s that for a co-sign?

Interested in seeing her live? This fall, Keable will be supporting Giveon’s U.S. tour. The duo will perform in cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and more. Check out all the tour’s information here.

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