Meera Desai

Jazz. Soul. Desi Heart.

Ottawa, Canada

Genres: Jazz, Soul

About

Ottawa-based jazz and soul vocalist who brings a uniquely South Asian sensibility to classic genres. Meera's warm, rich voice and intimate performance style have made her a favourite at jazz clubs and arts festivals across Ontario.

Performance Details

Performance Type
Singer/Rapper
Languages
English, Gujarati
Set Length
60-90 min
Artist Type
Band

Event & Logistics

Event Types
Concert, Corporate Event, Private Party, Cultural Event
Travel Radius
200km
Travel Notes
Ottawa-based. Regular gigs in Ottawa-Gatineau and Montreal.
Equipment
Brings own mic. Needs piano/keyboard and basic PA.
Technical Requirements
Vocal mic with stand, piano or keyboard, quiet intimate venue preferred

Looking For

  • Pianist
  • Guitarist

Achievements

  • Ottawa Jazz Festival 2024
  • CBC Ottawa Feature

Booking

Starting from $$1,200

Available for bookings

Book Meera Desai

2026

June 19 – 20

Sankofa Square, Canada

Where SouthAsian CultureMeets the World.

Canada's largest South Asian music and arts festival— uniting generations, genres, and voices on one iconic stage.

20th
Anniversary
DESIFEST featured artist
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150K+

ANNUAL ATTENDEES

1200+

COMMUNITY ARTISTS

3M

FUNDING GENERATED

1000HR+

CONTENT

alumni artists
alumni artists
Community Artists
Community Artists
Community
Year Round Program

Year Round Program

Open Mic

Open Mic

Sofa Sessions

Sofa Sessions

presenting sponsor

TD Bank — Presenting Sponsor

Government Support

Ontario Creates - Ontario Créatif
FACTOR
Government of Canada
Canada Council for the Arts
Ontario Arts Council
Government of Ontario

Partners & Sponsors

Ontario Arts Council
City of Mississauga
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