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 musical style. Andreya has released several albums and has been nominated for a MOBO Award, which celebrates music of Black origin. She has also worked with famous artists like Bonobo and Flying Lotus.

Her first album, Lost Where I Belong, was released in September 2010. It included popular songs like "A Town Called Obsolete" and "Far Closer". The album was produced by the British musician and DJ, Bonobo. Spin magazine even called it the "Best Album of 2010".

Andreya's second album, Giants, came out in May 2015. It did very well, reaching number 59 on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Gold" from this album became very popular. It was featured on TV shows like The One Show and Later with Jools Holland. "Gold" was also used in a 2020 Nissan car advertisement.

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

Her third album, Life in Colour, was released in May 2019. For this album, Andreya worked with different producers, including the Grammy-nominated musician Dimitri Tikovoï. Clash magazine described the album as a "finger clicking, booty popping collection of summery joy". It features songs like "Woman", "Freedom", and "Broke".

Andreya's 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 spot. The owner introduced her to other musicians, and they formed a group called Bootis.

Later, while studying music technology in Leeds, Andreya decided to restart Bootis with new members. They explored different music styles together.

How Andreya Developed Her Unique Sound

Andreya loved to improvise, which means making up music on the spot. This led her to create her "Freeflo Sessions". In these shows, she performed by herself, using a special machine called a sampler. She would record and loop her own vocals, sounds, and beats live.

Because of her amazing Freeflo Sessions, she was chosen to join the Red Bull Music Academy in Australia in 2006. This experience helped her improve her improvisation skills even more. It also helped her make important connections in the music industry.

Andreya's Musical Inspirations

Andreya Triana is a self-taught singer and songwriter. She loves to experiment with different sounds. Her deep, soulful voice reminds many people of the famous singer Lauryn Hill.

Her music style is a mix of soul, jazz, and pop. Andreya has said that some of her biggest inspirations are legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Björk.

Andreya's Live Performances and Tours

Andreya has performed all over the world. In 2009, she toured the US and Canada with the Bonobo live band. Soon after, in 2010, she played on the BBC Music Introducing Stage at the famous Glastonbury Festival.

She has also performed at many other music festivals, including Soundwave Festival, The Great Escape, Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Outlook, and Big Chill Festival.

Big Shows and Audiences

In 2015, Andreya returned to Glastonbury Festival, performing on the Greenpeace Stage. She also had a sold-out show at the historic KOKO music venue in London.

Her biggest audience was in 2016. She performed on the main stage for BBC Radio 2 - Live in Hyde Park, singing for 50,000 people!

Andreya has also performed as a DJ at events like BlackSITTER - The Cactus Hound Bar and Gilles Peterson's ‘We Out Here’ Festival. Since 2021, Andreya has been touring with the UK neo-soul group Jungle.

Awards and Recognition

Andreya Triana has received recognition for her music. In 2016, she was invited to be a judge for the Best Album award at the Ivor Novello Awards. She judged alongside other musicians like Tinchy Stryder and Sharleen Spiteri.

At the 2015 MOBO Awards, Andreya was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Act. She also performed her song ‘Playing With Fire’ live on the main stage at the awards ceremony.

Andreya's Music in TV and Movies

Andreya's songs have been featured in many popular TV shows and films. Her music has appeared in shows like The Good Wife, Grey's Anatomy, Being Mary Jane, Self Made, and When They See Us. The show When They See Us was watched by 23 million people in its first month!

• August 2021: "Beautiful People" from Life in Colour was in NBA 2K-22.
• March 2020: "Woman" from Life in Colour was in Self Made (Season 1, Episode 2).
• July 2019: "Beautiful People" from Life in Colour was in Love Island (UK) (Season 5, Episode 25).
• June 2019: "Heart In My Hands" from Giants was in Love Island (UK) (Season 5, Episode 3).
• June 2019: "Woman" from Life in Colour was in a Schwarzkopf Live XXL advertisement.
• May 2019: "Song For A Friend" from Giants was in When They See Us (Season 1, Episode 3).
• March 2019: "Woman" from Life in Colour was in Good Trouble (Season 1, Episode 9).
• September 2019: "Gold" from Giants was in the 2020 Nissan Versa advert and Target's "Good We Can All Afford" campaign.
• July 2018: "Lullaby" from Giants was in Our Girl (Season 3, Episode 12).
• January 2018: "Gold" from Giants was in Burden of Truth (Season 1, Episode 3).
• September 2018: "Beautiful People" from Life in Colour was on the EA Sports FIFA 19 Soundtrack.
• July 2017: "Gold" from Giants was in So You Think You Can Dance (Season 14, Episode 7).
• June 2017: "Heart In My Hands" from Giants was in Queen Sugar (Season 2, Episode 2).
• March 2017: "Heart In My Hands" from Giants was in Grace and Frankie (Season 3, Episode 10).
• February 2017: "Gold" from Giants was in Being Mary Jane (Season 4, Episode 7).
• November 2016: "Lost Where I Belong" from Lost Where I Belong was in Queen Sugar (Season 1, Episode 13).
• October 2016: "Heart In My Hands" from Giants was in Grey's Anatomy (Season 13, Episode 3).
• September 2014: "Better Days To Come" was in Forza Horizon 2.
• June 2014: "Draw the Stars" from Lost Where I Belong was in Chasing Life (Season 1, Episode 1).
• March 2013: "Draw the Stars" from Lost Where I Belong was in The Good Wife (Season 4, Episode 17).
• October 2010: "Draw the Stars" from Lost Where I Belong was in 90210 (Season 3, Episode 5).

Live Television Performances

Andreya Triana has performed her songs live on several TV shows:

• October 2015: Performed "Gold" on Chris Evans' TFI Friday.
• December 2015: Performed on Sunday Brunch.
• April 2015: Performed "Gold" on Later... with Jools Holland.
• May 2015: Performed "Gold" on The One Show.
• June 2015: Performed "Gold" at Glastonbury Festival.
• July 2015: Performed "Gold" on The John Bishop Show.
• August 2019: Performed "Freedom" on The One Show.

Collaborations and Special Sessions

Andreya has worked with many other artists and participated in unique music sessions.

Collaborations with Other Musicians

• While at the Red Bull Music Academy, Andreya worked with electronic musician Flying Lotus. They created the song "Tea Leaf Dancers". This song was very popular and played on Annie Mac's Radio One show.
• Bonobo featured Andreya's vocals on his 2010 album Black Sands. She sang on the tracks "Eyes Down", "The Keeper", and "Stay The Same".
• In 2013, Andreya was featured on Breach’s hit song "Everything You Never Had (We Had It All)". This song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
• She also sang on the track "Green" from Los Angeles-based producer Tokimonsta’s 2013 album Half Shadows.
• Andreya was featured on the songs "U never know" and "Puzzle" from Essex-based electronic producer Lapalux’s 2015 album Lustmore.
• In 2018, she joined jazz artist Jamie Cullum in the Radio 2 studio for a special performance of "Silent Night".
• Andreya collaborated with Bristol-based artist Henry Green. She was featured on the songs "Tide" and "More" from Henry's 2020 album Half Light.
• She is also the main featured artist on The Vision's first album.

Special Performances and Talks

• TEDx Frankfurt

In November 2019, Andreya was a guest speaker at TEDx Frankfurt. She also performed her songs "A Town Called Obsolete" and "Woman" there.

• Mahogany Sessions

In 2019, Andreya was invited to perform at the famous Mahogany Sessions. She sang "‘Broke’" from her 2019 album ‘Life in Colour’. Other famous artists like Billy Eiilish and James Bay have also performed at Mahogany Sessions.

• Sofar Sounds

Andreya has performed with Sofar Sounds twice. In 2015, she sang "‘That's Alright With Me’" from her album ‘Giants’. In 2019, she performed "‘Woman’" from her album ‘Life in Colour’. Her 2015 performance is Sofar’s most watched video in Europe, with 4 million views!

Andreya's Music: Albums, EPs, and Singles

Andreya Triana has released several albums, EPs (Extended Plays), and singles throughout her career.

Albums

EPs

Singles

Featured Songs

Andreya has lent her voice to many songs by other artists.

Remixes of Andreya's Songs

Many DJs and producers have created remixes of Andreya's songs, giving them new sounds.