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Akili Ni Mali

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Three piece R&B/Soul/Jazz trio playing originals and covers

Akili Ni Mali an Independent recording artist who is California born and Indianapolis raised. With a sound blend of R&B, Soul, Jazz, & Pop, some of her musical influences are Jazmine Sullivan, Rachelle Farrelle, Sadé, & India Arie. She released her EP Breathe in 2020, along with singles Good Life (2020), Right (2021), Sold (2022), Lana Del Rey (2023) and 9-5 (2024), Changes EP (2024), Ick (2025), and her latest single, S'Éloigner (2025). Akili received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University in 2019.
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Styles
Motown
R&B
Jazz
Soul
Singer-Songwriter
Band Setups
Full Band
Trio
Event Types
In-Person
Virtual
Occasions
Corporate Event
Festival
Public Event
Wedding
Private Party
Song Types
All Covers
No Covers
Some Covers
Offerings
THE STANDARD SESSION
Perfect for an elegant ambiance. Our R&B/Soul/Jazz trio provides up to 180 minutes of refined background music, ideal for cocktail hours, dinners, and networking. The setlist features a tasteful blend of classic covers and original music. We handle the music, you handle the event.
Event Types: In-Person, Hybrid, Virtual
THE SIGNATURE SHOWCASE
Elevate your event with a performance that takes center stage. This package offers up to 180 minutes of music, including both sophisticated background sets and a high-energy showcase to captivate your guests. We tailor our repertoire to match your event's flow, delivering a dynamic performance that can get the room moving. In addition to our standard offerings, this package includes a dedicated "showcase" set and optional audience engagement.
Event Types: Hybrid, In-Person
THE FULL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Our premium, all-inclusive package for high-profile events. We deliver a fully customized performance with the option to extend. We'll collaborate with you to build a personalized setlist, even learning specific songs to perfectly match your event's theme. We also enhance our sound with an additional musician (e.g., a saxophonist) to create a richer soundscape. This is the ultimate, turn-key solution for a truly unforgettable evening.
Event Types: In-Person, Hybrid
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