Abakis creates collaborative music that bridges new and old worlds: a delicate blend of orchestral jazz pop and classic soul led by powerhouse vocals and fingerpicking country swing guitar. Born and bred in Virginia where she learned to sing jazz in her father's restaurant, Aba migrated westward to find collaborators in the woodland pockets of Washington State. In 2016 Abakis was selected as a fellow of the Dosti Music Project, an international residency bringing together musicians from India, Pakistan and the United States. After a sojourn in Brooklyn and points east, Aba has returned to Washington state to make the northwest her home. Her band now sways with soulful folk and country swing, blending these together with elements of pop and jazz. Stay tuned for more updates on her upcoming album.
