SAI THE VIOLINIST
violin | vocal | piano
ABOUT SAI
Sai has been performing professionally for over 25 years. Based in Charlotte, NC, her clientele has ranged from celebrities to political figures both locally and regionally. Sai performs popular r&b, jazz, pop, dance, hip-hop and classical music for weddings, live shows and private events. As a solo artist, Sai plays electric violin over instrumental versions and collaborations with with band and DJ.
PAST CLIENTS
Jack & Jill of America, Inc, The City Club of Charlotte, The Holiday Inn, Mickey & Mooch, Blue Charlotte, Dean & DeLuca, Pewter Rose Bistro, Carolina Healthcare, Cafe Monte, Atrium Health, The Harvey B. Gantt Center, The Mint Museum and The Arts and Science Council of Charlotte.
FUN FACTS ABOUT SAI
SAI ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Sai has been shared and liked by Janet Jackson, Estelle, Da Baby, Vivica A. Fox, Christina Millian, James Taylor, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Avant, Melanie Fiona, Fantasia Barrino, Vivica A. Fox, Jermaine DuPree, Taj George “SWV”, Onyx, Mr. Hanky, Trina Braxton, Anthony Hamilton, Donell Jones, Intro, Shanice, Mark Morrison, Major., The Mint Museum and Lil Duval.
Grew up in the Bronx, NY during the 80’s in a house full of music, church and military. Began Suzuki Violin Method at three years old. Turned nine in Russia (1989) as part of a cultural exchange program led by violinist Regina Manevich and pianist Fima Farberg.
Member of the various symphonies orchestras including All-City and All-State of New York City, while attended LaGuardia Performing Arts High School and studying privately with School For Strings Director and Julliard Professor Alexander Yudkovsky.
Charlotte’s leading electric violinist. Featured in Creative Loafing for curating the first concert series of its kind. Featuring violinist Christian Howes, pianist, Robert Glasper and saxophonist, Branford Marsalis. SMJS presented pianist, Cyrus Chestnut on The Mike Collins Show NPR on 2012. It showcased local, national and regional artist.
Attended SUNY Purchase College and Howard University in Washington, DC before opting for a full-time career in music. Taught with The Noel Pointer Foundation a well as The Charlotte Symphony to secure a Grant for Winterfield Elementary School.
Sai performs violin prelude with Toni Braxton feature at "The New Edition Way Tour "
Sai performs a sultry prelude to Toni Braxton’s “Unbreak My Heart” t a sold-out crowd of $20,000 at the Greensboro Colliseum