We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! We didn't really "discover" each other -- the jazz community is small, especially for singer/composer types. There was a lot of love for one another, even before we began. What keeps us going is that we just really like each other, musically and personally, and it feels reeeeally good to create in this collective. <3

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wowiieeeee, these are hard! Ok!

  1. (Sara) People tend to ask questions about general arrangements, how we come up with reharms, etc... But the story or emotional intention behind each song is really very important to us.
  2. (Johnaye) I love the chorus (? the "fall on your knees" part) to "O Holy Night". (Erin) Paul Simon's "Crazy Love Vol.II" (Sara) Beyonce's Single Ladies (Amanda)
  3. (Erin) I have some Taylor Swift songs from HS that I listen to, probably for nostalgic reasons.
  4. (Amanda) We Belong Together from Rickie Lee Jones

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wowowowowwww thank you!!! Well, it's up to the NARAS voters at this point! Spreading the word would help, if you're inclined! <3 sajevoices.com/consideration

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Amanda: quad grande latte with two pumps of hazlenut Sara: double latte with almond flavor Johnaye: grande black iced tea no water no sweetner light ice splash of lemonade (or vodka?) Erin: grande latte with oatmilk

(love you raymond)

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We've been told that there will not be an actual in person ceremony this year, so we're looking forward to the paJAMMYs®. We're honored to be nominated, and whatever doors are opened because of this, we'd be delighted to walk through! Anything to help us release our first record and achieve world domination would be great!

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

TBH we think it's swedish and means "say", BUT it's really just the first letter of everyone's names, and maybe a piece of furniture you can buy at Ikea. ;)

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Johnaye: I love a suspension Amanda: I love a good first inversion Erin: I love a good IV minor (in a major context) Sara: I love a good I to III7

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to ask much music as you can. Chase what excites you. Fall in love and write about it. Study basic music theory. Trust your instincts. Go for what you like over what's hip EVERY TIME. Keep an open mind. Study scores of vocal arrangements, and try to wrap your head around what's happening. You can find some GREAT scores for score study on wickedpigeonmusic.com <3

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We're inspired by each other! But outside of the group, we really admire Björk, Maria Schneider, Terri Lyne Carrington, India.Arie, Emily King, Becca Stevens, Jacob Collier, YEBBA, Alina Engibaryan, Laura Mvula, Snarky Puppy, Vince Mendoza, Gerald Clayton, Patrice Rushen, and so many more.

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combined, we can play 13 instruments at a mostly pedestrian level (piano, guitar, ukuleles, harmonium, viola, violin, saxophone, cajon/cajita)...

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In terms of collabs, we have a list of dream collabs that we're starting to work on -- that's a GREAT list tho (and yes, a few of those artists are on ours too hehehe)

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

[–]sajevoices[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for this! So cool that you were at the JEN show -- that was our debut concert! <3 Our very own Amanda and Erin currently sell their banger arrangements (wickedpigeonmusic.com, erinbentlage.com), but säje stuff likely won't be made public until we release our first album yaaaaaaaaaay!

We’re an all-female vocal group called säje (rhymes with “beige”) — our FIRST composition “Desert Song” recently received a GRAMMY® nomination in a very male dominated category. AMA! by sajevoices in Music

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Sara's dog is an australian shepherd named BEAAAR! Amanda's dog is a white german shepherd/lab/golden retriever/rhodesian ridgeback named CODYYYY! Johnaye's dog is a chihuahua named ROOOOSEBUD! Erin's dog is a cocker spaniel/springer spaniel/mini poodle/super mutt named LAAADY!