SAI THE VIOLINIST
Based in Charlotte, NC
Sai performs a variety of jazz, r&b, pop and classical music on the violin, accompanied by smooth vocals and piano. As an artist, she captivates crowds with her upbeat violin and smooth vocals over curated instrumental tracks. With musical roots based in New York, Sai brings high energy mixed with countless cultural experiences to every performance. Whether performing as a solo artist or with other artists, Sai’s signature sound permeates each event with grace, depth and beauty.
“THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR”
Sai Performs a Prelude to Toni Braxton’s, “Un-Break My Heart”
First Horizon Coliseum at Greensboro, NC
Concert “Let Out’s”
One of the most gratifying experiences as a musician is to meet the artists whose work you’ve admired and studied sometimes since childhood. Over the years, Sai’s music has gained the attention of some of the very musicians whose songs she performs regularly on her violin. Her covers hav been liked and shared by various artists on Facebook, Instagram and X and Tik Tok including, Janet Jackson, Estelle, Da Baby, Vivica A. Fox, Christina Millian, James Taylor, Fantasia, Jermaine DuPree, SWV, Onyx, Mr. Hanky, Trina Braxton, Anthony Hamilton, Donell Jones, Intro, Shanice, Mark Morrison, Major. and Lil Duval.
Occasionally, Sai will actually meet her favored artist after a concert or special event. Some of them being aware of who she is from online social media, will sometimes come out and greet her or even possibly join in on a song or two. By the time the artsits sees Sai theris often a crwod that has accumalted and there will be a cool after party with the artst and a few select lucky concert goers.
Sai’s concert “let out” performances have become infamous for creating these type of special moments after the show, with crowds as well as with the performers themselves.
Sai playing for rapper T.I.
Sai playing for singer Donell Jones
The Roots Picnic Let Out
Sai with singer/song-writer/producer Ne-Yo at hi “Highway 79” album signing at Lunchbox Records in Charlotte, NC
Sai with comedian, Mike Epps after his show at The Comedy Zone Charlotte, NC
Sai with comedian, TK Kirkland after his show at The Comedy Zone Charlotte, NC
WINNER OF THE ESSENCE / PEPSI MUSIC COMPETITION
At 17 years old, Sai won the Essence Youth Competition for Music Performance on the violin. The winners received a multitude of prizes including a college scholarship and tickets to the televised award show. Winners received VIP limousine service with Red Carpet Entrance alongside the evenings biggest celebrities including actress Halle Berry and then Essence Editor-in-Chief, Susan L. Taylor.
Sai is featured as one of the violinist on Jamaican Dancehall artist, Beenie Man’s classic “Maestro” album, released Dec 1996