BIO

Sara Azriel is an eclectic songwriter whose music combines the universality of pop, the sincerity of folk, and the richness of soul music.  She displays an emotionalism in her vocal performance that is known for inducing tears and shivers.

Born and raised on the shores of Lake Michigan into a large musical family, Sara Azriel has criss-crossed the country pursuing her music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Azriel moved to Los Angeles, playing legendary venues such as Hotel Cafe and The Knitting Factory.

Sara’s self-titled EP was mixed by Grammy-Award winning mix engineer James M. Wisner (Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake) and includes musical, writing and production contributions from Davy Nathan (Christina Aguilara, Toni Braxton), and Andrew ‘Moon’ Bain (Snoop Dogg, Major Lazer).

Sara is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music and has taught masterclasses across China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen). She has worked with a wide range of artists at all levels of their careers, including former students - Oscar-Nominated actors Ryan Gosling and Mark Ruffalo.

Her original music has been performed and broadcast internationally, including on MTV, NBC, and PBS. She has contributed vocal work to AAA video games, film, television and national ad campaigns. Her dynamic voice and songwriting have earned praise in the press and among collaborators for its emotional depth and expressive power.