For the love of music…
Swataa (they/she) is a shapeshifting musical project that explores the cycles of life and emotion through live instruments, experimental electronica, and vocal soundscapes. Inspired by both the liberation of the body through live dance music as well as the healing nature and intimacy of learning to play the guitar, they began experimenting with songwriting in 2018 and producing music in 2020.
Swataa’s first EP and PRACTICE NOT PERFECT is a compilation of these first songs, initially written on the acoustic guitar and later blended with electronic elements of music production she began learning during the pandemic. Spending over two years on and off self producing the project and releasing other singles, they have found both personal and artistic release in learning to let go of imperfections and focus on what matters, doing what you love and growing into the best version of yourself. Their latest release, MEDITATIONS IN MOTION, is out now on all streaming platforms.
They are currently earning a Master’s of Environmental Management at Duke in community engagement and ecology. Through an intersectional lens, she is interested in the ways in which we shape and are shaped by our environments, how we engage in creative expression, and the ways in which we form community, especially for climate resilience.
Swataa (SallyWATAnAbe…iykyk) can also be found creating projects under Ikigai Studios, taking photos for Goddess Awakening Festival, or crafting music and events.
Contact swataasounds@gmail.com or @swataa to connect!
