Amira B. MM ’23
Amira B MM ’23 (Studio Composition) is a rising Jazz and R&B artist from New York City, known for her soulful vocals and dynamic performances.
Recently, Amira was selected as a finalist in the 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.
And in November 2024, Amira made it to the semi-finals of the legendary Amateur Night at the Apollo competition.
Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Russia during her early years, Amira’s musical journey began at a young age. Her exposure to classical piano in Russia laid the foundation for her musical talents, which blossomed into a passion for a wide range of genres as diverse as her upbringing.
Her dedication to her craft is evident in her academic achievements and her prolific music career. A graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Amira earned her Master’s degree in Studio Composition here at Purchase.
Amira has released numerous singles and EPs, including her single ‘Do You,’ which received positive reviews from critics like EARMILK, Picky Magazine, The Word is Bond, and more. Her music has been featured on Spotify Editorial Playlists, charted on Hype Machine, and earned airplay on WFUV FM Radio.
Amira has performed at prestigious venues across the country and internationally, including the Outreach Music Festival in Austria. In 2024, she won Goddard Riverside’s “Upper West Side’s Got Talent Show” and was selected as their artist in residence.
Amira also served as the lead instructor for the School of Continuing Education’s Precollege program in Songwriting/Production, where she not only shared her expertise but also developed her own comprehensive curriculum, demonstrating her innovative approach to teaching and her deep understanding of the songwriting process.