ARTISTE BIO

Posted Sat, 10/03/2009

"I find no difficulty in saying that across all entertainment disciplines, she is the best and most naturally gifted female artist to have arrived on the Caribbean entertainment scene. Hopefully it won't be too long before the rest of the world acknowledges that the same should be said for everywhere." ~ EDDY GRANT

She is in high demand, having attended/showcased at leading music expos:M.I.D.E.M (Cannes, France), SXSW (Austin, Texas), W.S.I.S (Geneva, Switzerland), CME/UNESCO (Jamaica), and WOMEX (Copenhagen, Denmark). iNDRANi’S talent for songwriting was instantly recognized by Grammy nominated producer, JEFF GLIXMAN (StarCity Recording) who bought her first guitar while she was learning at the feet of her mentor, Grant.

The author of 4 books recently collaborated as Songwriter with Mr. Vegas, platinum artiste, Shaggy, and Josey Wales to write the anthem "Sweet Jamaica," which sky-rocketed to #1 on the German reggae charts, MTV Africa, BBC 1 Xtra, and #5 on the U.K reggae charts. Her writing credits now include 7 songs on Mr. Vegas' album entitled "Sweet Jamaica", two of which feature reggae stalwarts,Luciano, and Nadine Sutherland, in addition to the title track. The signature voice of iNDRANi can be heard on 1,000+ songs on hits by the Caribbean's A-list artistes including: EDDY GRANT, Mr. Vegas, Machel Montano, Alison Hinds, Rupee, Anthony B, Edwin Yearwood, & many more. She has toured throughout Europe, North America, and the Caribbean extensively.

Currently, she spearheads ISLAND MOON MAGIC PUBLISHING, which upon successful completion of Music Publishing training with The Berklee School Of Music, secured placements in a documentary on international sports star, Serena Williams, and a short film. Now at the cusp of releasing an E.P entitled "GODDESS WILD," along with inspiring new novel "BEYOND HOPE," she spends most of her time traveling to and from Jamaica working on upcoming reggae solo project, spearheaded by Mr. Vegas, Mikie Bennett, "Frenchie," and Rory (Stone Love.) With great determination, and a wide smile, iNDRANi Santiago prepares for the next step in her evolution, bringing forth music for the soul – from the heart.