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Sandrayati, a singer-songwriter known for her soulful folk music, explores themes of identity, connection to nature, and social justice, culminating in her debut album 'Safe Ground' and collaborations with notable artists.
Sandrayati released her debut album 'Safe Ground' through Decca Records/Universal Music Canada. The label is a key partner in distributing her music.
Sandrayati released her debut album 'Safe Ground' through Decca Records/Universal Music Canada. The label is a key partner in distributing her music.
Sandrayati began her professional journey by releasing two tracks with the folk duo Nostress in 2012.
Grammy-nominated composer Ólafur Arnalds produced Sandrayati's debut album 'Safe Ground' and is featured on her track 'Vast'. He also collaborated with her on 'Bedrock'.
Sandrayati collaborated with Damien Rice and Icelandic artist JFDR on the powerful tribute song 'Song for Berta' in 2021.
Sandrayati collaborated with Icelandic artist JFDR and Damien Rice on 'Song for Berta' in 2021. She will also co-headline a European tour with JFDR.
Sandrayati is working on a project called DARAMUDA with Secco Guitars, a company known for handmade guitars. This project released 'Suara Dunia' in 2019.
Sandrayati is working on a project called DARAMUDA with Secco Guitars, an amazing guitar company making superb handmade guitars.
Sandrayati has performed and collaborated with Indonesian legend musician Iwan Fals.
Sandrayati has performed and collaborated with Indonesian legend musician Sawung Jabo.
Sandrayati has performed and collaborated with the Balinese band Superman is Dead.
Sandrayati has performed and collaborated with the Balinese band Navicula.
Sandrayati has toured across Europe and the UK with Mercury Prize nominee Nick Mulvey, performing as an opener.
Born Sandrayati Fay to a Filipino mother and American father, Sandrayati spent her formative years on the islands of Java and Bali, Indonesia. This upbringing, influenced by her parents’ work in indigenous rights and environmental activism, shaped her musical direction and thematic focus. Her early exposure to folk music and protest songs laid the groundwork for her career. She started writing songs after her family relocated to the Philippines, prompting her to express themes of identity and courage through her music. In 2012, Sandrayati began her professional journey, releasing two tracks with the folk duo Nostress, marking her entry into the music industry.
Over the years, Sandrayati developed her musical style, which blends her diverse background with a profound connection to nature and indigenous wisdom. Her discography includes the EP ‘Nest’ (2020) and singles such as ‘Easy Quiet’ (2020), ‘New Dawn’ (2022), and ‘Found’ (2022). A significant milestone was her collaboration with Damien Rice and Icelandic artist JFDR on ‘Song for Berta’ (2021), a tribute to Honduran environmental activist Berta Cáceres. She also represented Asia at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop26), using her platform to advocate for environmental and social causes.
Her debut album, ‘Safe Ground’, released on March 17, 2023, via Decca Records/Universal Music Canada, was produced by Grammy-nominated composer Ólafur Arnalds. The album, recorded in Iceland, delves into the concept of defining “home” amidst movement and change. It features collaborations, including Ólafur Arnalds on ‘Vast’, and includes tracks like ‘Suara Dunia’, which honors indigenous communities like the Mollo people from East Indonesia. The album reflects her personal journey of finding solace and creating safe spaces, both internally and externally, and has been supported by a UK headline show at St Pancras Old Church and a tour with Nick Mulvey.
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