a dynamic artist fusing gothic textures with contemporary alternative r&b, brampton-based singer-songwriter ashavari channels her south asian identity into a sonically and visually immersive world. pairing crystalline vocals with dark, synth-driven production to create work that feels both haunting and deeply personal. ashavari transforms her journey of healing into art - challenging convention while redefining representation for south asian women in global music. @ashavari___________ (https://www.instagram.com/ashavari___________/)
12 Mar 2026
SARAH KHATAMI
a multidisciplinary artist blending heritage with contemporary expression, brooklyn-based iranian singer-songwriter sarah khatami channels her cultural roots into visually striking, emotionally charged work. through her art, she honors identity while challenging convention - creating pieces that feel deeply intimate yet universally understood. find sarah on socials @sarahkhatami. special thank you to raunaq soin with Howard Hanna Allen Tate for sponsoring this episode of chaiboost :)
9 Dec 2025
KRIS PIÑA
a multilingual artist who blends his lebanese roots with global sounds, kris piña uses his rich vocal timbre to shine a light on the arab diaspora. through his music, he celebrates heritage while pushing creative boundaries, crafting music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. @krispinamusic @chaiboostnyc
13 Nov 2025
How Zohran Mamdani Is Inspiring The Next Generation of South-Asian Artists
today we’re diving into the intersection of artistry, activism, and identity, through the lens of someone who’s been changing what representation can look like: New York City’s very own - mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
17 Oct 2025
OLGA PREPIS
nyc based cypriot-american artist @olgaprepis (https://www.instagram.com/olgaprepis/) is redefining what it means to be a powerhouse in today’s modern day music scene. here to inspire the next generation of artists from cyprus, enjoy the full conversation with olga prepis.
21 Sept 2025
LORA MOUNA
@loramouna joins chaiboost for an exclusive interview and talks about all things creative processes and social activism. follow lora at @loramouna on social and find her music on all streaming platforms.
7 Sept 2025
MARK NATAMA
one of indonesia's most talented new stars, chaiboost presents a conversation with mark natama @marknatama. episode is graciously supported by Oh My Pudding NY @ohmypuddingny.
4 Sept 2024
ep.4 - detoxinbix
music is more accessible than it ever has been. enjoy my conversation with new jersey-based singer and rapper detoxinbix. his new EP 'It's Better to Breathe' is out now on all major streaming platforms. check it out today :)
25 Aug 2024
5minutes_03 (SAB KUCH MIL GAYA MUJHE VOL 1 - EXCISE DEPT)
EXCISE DEPT delivers their freshman album - and it breaks all conventional boundaries.
26 May 2024
5minutes_02 (RAW - Jerry)
join me as I do a deep dive into the latest revolutionary Punjabi album to hit the market, Jerry's "RAW". from inspirational and cross-cultural influences, check out what makes "RAW" one of the most underrated albums of the year.
16 Apr 2024
5minutes_01 (Broken Silence - Tegi Pannu)
in the first 5minutes, join me as I take a deep dive into tegi pannu's long awaited EP "Broken Silence".
13 Feb 2024
ep.3 - swiss cheesy
for all music and bhangra lovers alike, here's a special one. join me and revolutionary producer & mixer swiss cheesy as we talk all things mix production, musical purism, breaking cultural boundaries, and his creative process.
18 Oct 2023
ep.2 - tasneem
join me in conversation with singer, songwriter, actor, director, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, tasneem. listen in as we talk about cultural influences, creating social identity through art, and inspiring the next generation of artists :)
9 Oct 2023
ep.1 - intro
welcome to chaiboost - a podcast for artists, by artists. here's a little bit about myself and chaiboost. I'm honored to have you join the journey with me :)
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