SANDALA was born from an ethereal vision to curate immersive music experiences that tickle the senses and leave guests feeling nourished and inspired. Centered around elevated sound in unique venues, the project is focused on transcending the ordinary.
Host of AquaFête, the Ethereal Boat Celebration series in Santa Barbara, CA.
Resident Artists
At the heart of the SANDALA is a deep reverence for creativity, spirit, and story. Our resident artists embody the ethereal nature that we were founded upon, offering unique perspectives at the sacred intersection of art, sound, and storytelling.
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French-Persian-Californian DJ and vocalist ANAHITA has a natural intuition to craft deeply emotive and atmospheric sets. Drawing inspiration from her multicultural background, she seamlessly fuses melodic, progressive, and organic house with rich, worldly vocals, creating a distinctive ethereal sound.
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Fresh to the scene, Tali (TVLI) enters the world of electronic music with his pensive take on deep/melodic house beats. In 2022, his distinctive style garnered the attention of Grammy-nominated musician and electronic music pioneer BT, paving the way for his signing to KSS3TE After Dark, where he has worked closely with BT and multi-platinum artist Christian Burns.
With a dynamic repertoire and a long history of music beginning with piano lessons at the age of five, Tali brings a unique musical experience to his listeners. After spending many years as a guitarist for various bands, Tali has returned to his piano roots, but with a twist. At first, it was a matter of necessity that led him down the electronic path. Unable to bring his guitar with him on a 2015 deployment to the Middle East, he had to improvise to maintain his commitment to creating music. He went for a more portable option using only his laptop and Ableton to create his unique style of electronic music.
After the military, Tali's primary interest shifted towards analog synthesizers. It was the creation of his own unique sound that really drew him into the electronic genre. He found an unlimited well of creative potential through his combined knowledge of analog synthesis, piano, guitar, and electronic music production. Tali remains deeply committed to his passion for music production, currently channeling his creativity into a second album. Simultaneously, he is meticulously crafting an enticing live set, drawing from the rich tapestry of sounds in his debut album, poised to captivate audiences everywhere.
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A live-electronic duo from California’s Central Coast, blending violin, piano, vocals, and electronic production into original, eclectic house music. Grace Jiia is a former data scientist and lifelong neoclassical pianist, and Tyson Leonard is known for his solo project Tropo and as a producer and touring audio engineer with Festival Mozaic, Ayla Nereo, The Polish Ambassador, Jade Jackson, Jeff Bridges, and the Alan Parsons Project. They’ve been featured at several festivals since founding the project, including Imagine Orcas Island, Unts Festival Mexico City, Love Burn Miami, Lightning in a Bottle, and Envision. They’ve been direct support for The Polish Ambassador and Double Touch, and are known for their imaginative beats, eclectic live set, and improvisational synergy.
New Releases
IO - TVLI
Named after Jupiter’s innermost moon and the solar system’s most volcanic world, TVLI’s pensive track feels like flying through space.
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