Jazz Articles about Niia

About Niia

Radio & Podcasts

Niia, Jason Moran, Brigitte Fontaine, Emmanuel Bex, Tom Oren, Delvon Lamarr

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 26, 2026

The acoustic and electronic sides of Niia and Jason Moran, the untamed curiosity and gleefully disruptive spirit of Brigitte Fontaine, the promise of emerging artists, and the inspiration of past masters all come together in this intriguing playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio “Chicken Leg" Chicken Leg--Single (Colemine) 0:16 Host talks 4:38 Emmanuel Bex “Dum Dum--Our kind of Sabi" Eddy m'a dit (PeeWee!) 5:49 ...

Album Review

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," ...