Maya Jayna
… aka Maya Nalawade
A Global Voice with a Unique Sound

Imagine a pop/hip-hop sound fusing Desi/eastern influences and layered with almost operatic vocals...

This is the world of Maya Jayna, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter whose music is as dynamic and multifaceted as her own life story.

Maya's journey has taken her from Amsterdam to New Delhi, from Connecticut to the bustling streets of New York City. Her upbringing was a vibrant tapestry of cultures and sounds. She devoured everything from hip-hop and Bollywood to classical music, shaping her eclectic taste and inspiring the bold lyrics she writes today.

But Maya's artistry isn't just about influences; it's about transformation.
A lot of her writing revolves around the themes she explored as an English student at Columbia University, and symbiotically some of her academic writing centers around music in literature.

Teaching herself music production/engineering, she has combined her singing and writing to create unique musical projects like "Madwoman" and the upcoming "In-betweener.

Experience the sound of Maya Jayna – where global rhythms meet a powerful voice and the boundaries of music are redefined.

About This Site

This site is dedicated to showcasing her musical projects, the motivations behind them, and some of her student academic writing on music

Latest Projects

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man playing electric bass guitar in grayscale photography
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two men typewriting
Songs
Poems
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people sitting on chair inside room
Academic Writing

Discover my latest songs and immerse yourself in their captivating melodies.

Explore the depths of my poetry and experience the raw emotions within the lines.

Dive into my thought-provoking academic writing and expand your knowledge.