LAVAHI is a jazz-crossover vocalist, songwriter, and professor known for her expressive storytelling and instrumental approach to the voice. Moving fluidly between jazz, soul, contemporary repertoire, and original work, she approaches the voice as an instrument within the ensemble, engaging each song with care, craft, and a deep respect for its unique possibilities. Whether interpreting a beloved standard, honoring the legacy of an iconic artist, shaping a musical moment through improvisation, or presenting original music, LAVAHI is drawn to the possibilities within a song—its story, its style, its structure, and the connections it can create. Her performances balance thoughtful preparation with spontaneity, remaining responsive to the music, the moment, and the people gathered around it. Based in Atlanta, LAVAHI has established herself as a distinctive voice within the city's vibrant creative community while building a growing national presence. Her work has taken her from intimate listening rooms to major festivals, museums, concert halls, and legendary jazz stages. She has appeared at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club in New York, Blues Alley, Bethesda Blues & Jazz, City Winery, and the High Museum of Art, among others. Her recent work includes touring through the South Arts Jazz Roads program with Atlanta's BOOM! Trio and performances at leading venues and festivals across the country. As a performer, collaborator, and creative partner, LAVAHI has contributed to projects spanning jazz, soul, theatre, tribute productions, original music, and multidisciplinary performance. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside artists spanning multiple generations of Black music and contemporary jazz, from emerging innovators to Grammy-winning performers and legendary figures. Her collaborators have included Robert Boone Jr., Joe Alterman, Khari Cabral Simmons, Fred Wesley, Terence Harper, LaTocha Scott, Yola, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lori Williams, and Kenny Banks Jr. Whether contributing vocals, songwriting, arrangements, or artistic direction, she is valued for her versatility, musical sensitivity, and ability to connect deeply with audiences and fellow artists alike. A longtime professor and mentor, LAVAHI has taught in higher education and private settings, helping developing artists strengthen both their technical skills and creative voices. Her academic work has explored the intersections of literature, music, culture, and performance, including her published chapter "Beyoncé Reborn: Lemonade as Spiritual Enlightenment" in The Lemonade Reader. The same spirit of inquiry that informs her scholarship continues to shape her artistic practice, influencing how she approaches repertoire, interpretation, and audience engagement. Beyond the stage and classroom, LAVAHI is the founder and CEO of Replay and Rewind Records and serves in leadership roles with Positive Music for Positive Minds, Music in the Park, and the Cornerstone Jazz Foundation. Through performance, education, mentorship, and community engagement, she remains committed to creating opportunities for artistic growth, meaningful connection, and cultural exchange. Whether performing on stage, teaching in the classroom, or serving the broader artistic community, LAVAHI approaches her work with the same commitment to craft, collaboration, and discovery. Her work reflects a belief that music is most powerful when it invites people to listen more deeply—to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them.