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Niny

Member Since: 2016 | Location: Minneapolis | Page Views: 95

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SE Asian vocalist who's lived on three continents and enjoys singing jazz standards in multiple languages.

Niny Salem is a creative artist based in Minneapolis. She has a natural knack for jazz and international music that captivates audiences worldwide. Niny is best known for singing in multiple foreign languages including Spanish, Portuguese and French. Her artist soul originates from a rich and diverse upbringing in Southeast Asia and Europe before coming to America and calling Minnesota her home. As a versatile vocalist she is able to travel widely and pair up with musicians and performers who specialize in different genres of music. You can find her as a lead solo at one of the nation’s best speakeasy’s, doing a duet at a classic urban venue, or serving as back-up at a popular dance club. Before singing professionally, Niny was known for her bold and influential design work in fashion as well as her astute ability to sell in Corporate America. As a young woman, she was an award- winning painter. Niny’s singing career has allowed her to fuel her passion of storytelling. Singing is her lifelong dream and she is thrilled to be able to do it everywhere she goes. In her spare time, she is hosting elaborate dinner parties, traveling, working out, enjoying locally- sourced coffee, volunteering, serving up scoops of happiness at a local ice cream shop, and spending time with loved ones.

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I love jazz because its intricate and complex musically. I was first exposed to jazz when I was young. The first jazz record I bought was when I was 16 years old.

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This page was last updated on 2024-01-30.

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