LAVAHI is a jazz-crossover vocalist, songwriter, and professor known for her expressive storytelling and instrumental approach to the voice. Whether interpreting a beloved standard, honoring the legacy of an iconic artist, shaping a musical moment through improvisation, or presenting original music, LAVAHI is drawn to the possibilities within a song—its story, its style, its structure, and the connections it can create. Her performances balance thoughtful preparation with spontaneity, remaining responsive to the music, the moment, and the people gathered around it.

Based in Atlanta, LAVAHI has established herself as a distinctive voice within the city’s vibrant creative community while building a growing national presence. Her work has taken her from intimate listening rooms to major festivals, museums, concert halls, and legendary jazz stages. She has appeared at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club in New York, Blues Alley, Bethesda Blues & Jazz, City Winery, and the High Museum of Art, among others. Her recent work includes touring through the South Arts Jazz Roads program with Atlanta’s BOOM! Trio and performances at leading venues and festivals across the country.