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Niia: V

by Scott Gudell
December 3, 2025

Niia, the Italian / American singer who has been performing since the mid-2010s, has journeyed through various musical incarnations.  From subtle to shocking, she seems to have an insatiable lust for changing musical partners.  She had an early dedication to classic jazz vocals, darted over to PJ Harvey-inspired angst; she embraced the smooth purring undulations of Sade as well as the alluring whispers from that elusive girl from Ipanema and more.  At one point, Niia pointedly stated that “contradiction is the truth," ...