Andreya Triana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andreya Triana
Triana in 2019
Background information
Born	London, England
Genres	Soul, jazz, acoustic
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Labels	Hi-Tea Records, Counter Records, Ninja Tune
Associated acts	Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Breach

Andreya Triana is a talented singer and songwriter from London, England. She is known for her soulful voice and unique blend of soul, jazz, and acoustic sounds. Andreya has released several albums and her music has been featured in many popular TV shows and films.

Her first album, Lost Where I Belong, came out in 2010. It included popular songs like "A Town Called Obsolete" and "Far Closer". A famous British DJ and musician named Bonobo helped produce this album. A music magazine called Spin even named it the "Best Album of 2010"!

Andreya's second album, Giants, was released in 2015. The song "Gold" from this album became very popular. She performed it on big TV shows like The One Show and Later with Jools Holland. "Gold" was also used in a Nissan car advertisement.

Her third album, Life in Colour, came out in 2019. For this album, Andreya worked with different producers, including the Grammy-nominated musician Dimitri Tikovoï. This album was described as a "summery joy" by Clash magazine and features songs like "Woman", "Freedom", and "Broke".

Andreya's most famous songs include "Song For A Friend", "Gold", and "Woman". These songs have been used in many TV shows and movies.

Early Life and Music Journey

Andreya Triana moved to Worcestershire when she was 14 years old. At 17, she started singing at open mic nights in a local music place. There, she met other musicians and formed a group called Bootis.

Later, while studying music technology in Leeds, Andreya started her own special performances called Freeflo Sessions. In these shows, she would use a sampler to create music live, looping her voice, sounds, and beats. Her unique style led her to be chosen for the Red Bull Music Academy in Australia in 2006. This experience helped her grow as an artist and connect with people in the music industry.

What Inspires Andreya

Andreya Triana is a self-taught singer and songwriter who loves to experiment with music. Her deep, soulful voice reminds many people of famous singers like Lauryn Hill. Her music mixes soul, jazz, and pop styles. Andreya has said that some of her biggest inspirations are Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Björk.

Live Shows and Tours

Andreya has performed at many big music events and festivals. In 2009, she toured the US and Canada with the Bonobo live band. The next year, she played at the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury Festival, which is a very famous music festival. She has also performed at festivals like Soundwave Festival, The Great Escape, and Bestival.

In 2015, Andreya returned to Glastonbury Festival and performed on the Greenpeace Stage. She also had a sold-out show at the well-known KOKO music venue in London. Her biggest audience was in 2016, when she performed for 50,000 people at BBC Radio 2 - Live in Hyde Park.

Since 2021, Andreya has also been touring with the UK neo-soul band Jungle as a backup vocalist.

Awards and Recognition

Andreya Triana has received recognition for her music. In 2016, she was asked to be a judge for the Best Album award at the Ivor Novello awards.

At the 2015 MOBO awards, which celebrate music of Black origin, Andreya was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Act. She even performed her song "Playing With Fire" live on the main stage at the awards ceremony.

Music in TV and Media

Andreya's songs have been featured in many popular television shows and movies. For example, her music has appeared in The Good Wife, Grey's Anatomy, Being Mary Jane, and When They See Us. The show When They See Us was watched by 23 million people in its first month!

Her song "Beautiful People" was even included in the video game NBA 2K-22 in 2021. Other songs like "Woman" and "Gold" have been used in adverts and shows like Love Island and Good Trouble.

Live TV Performances

Andreya has performed her music live on several television shows.

• In October 2015, she performed "Gold" on Chris Evans' TFI Friday.
• She also performed "Gold" on Later... with Jools Holland in April 2015 and The One Show in May 2015.
• In August 2019, she performed her song "Freedom" on The One Show again.

Collaborations and Special Sessions

Andreya Triana has worked with many other artists and producers.

• While at the Red Bull Music Academy, she teamed up with electronic musician Flying Lotus to create the song "Tea Leaf Dancers". This song became a big hit and was played on major radio shows.
• She also sang on several songs for the famous DJ Bonobo's 2010 album Black Sands, including "Eyes Down" and "The Keeper".
• In 2013, Andreya was featured on Breach’s song "Everything You Never Had (We Had It All)", which reached number 9 on the UK music charts.
• She has also collaborated with artists like Tokimonsta, Lapalux, and Henry Green.
• In 2018, she joined jazz artist Jamie Cullum in the Radio 2 studio for a special performance of "Silent Night".

Andreya has also been a guest speaker at TEDx Frankfurt in 2019, where she performed some of her songs. She has also performed for famous online music sessions like Mahogany Sessions and Sofar Sounds. Her 2015 performance for Sofar Sounds is their most-watched video in Europe, with 4 million views!

Discography

Andreya Triana has released several albums and EPs.

Albums

Andreya has also released several Extended Plays (EPs) and many singles throughout her career. She has also been featured on songs by other artists and has had her songs remixed by various DJs.