Maitê Inaê

Maitê Inaê is an Afro-Brazilian experimental soul artist, vocalist, and songwriter based in Sydney. Her work bridges Afro Brazilian rhythmic traditions, jazz harmony, and contemporary soul, forming a sound rooted in both lineage and innovation. Raised within a strong Afro-Brazilian cultural framework and shaped by immersive study in Brazil, including Salvador, Bahia, her music carries rhythm-led composition, vocal improvisation, and storytelling as cultural expression. Her independent releases Love Letters (2020) and Raiz (2021) established her within Australia’s soul and jazz-adjacent scenes, leading to performances at major festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Woodford Folk Festival, Subsonic Music Festival, and Lost Paradise Festival. Maitê performs across jazz venues and festival stages while collaborating with international DJs and producers, moving fluidly between live band settings and electronic environments. Her work positions her as a distinctive voice within Australia’s evolving experimental and global soul landscape.