Jazz roots.
Soulful stories.
JUST FRIENDS
Six songs, one live room, and a whole lot of soul. Experience JUST FRIENDS, my latest live EP.
The Music, Live.
Meet Amira B
Rooted in jazz and raised on the sounds of New York City, Amira B is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends soul, R&B, funk, and jazz into something distinctly her own.
Born in Cairo, with Russian and Egyptian roots, Amira brings a rich musical perspective to every performance. A 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition finalist, she combines a jazz musician's instincts with a soulful storyteller's heart.
From intimate performances to the stage at Joe's Pub, her music is all about connection, honesty, and joy.
“An amazing singer and songwriter with real star potential.”
— Andrew Poretz
Theater Critic & Reviewer, BroadwayWorld
Bring the Music to Your Stage
From intimate jazz sets to full-band soul performances, Amira B brings warmth, energy, and musical storytelling to every stage.
Amira B
Amira B is a New York singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer. Her songs take their shape from jazz phrasing, with the intimacy of R&B and the rhythmic pull of funk. That sound comes into focus on JUST FRIENDS, a six-song EP recorded live at WildCoyote Recordings and brought to the stage at Joe’s Pub in August 2026.
Born in Cairo, Amira began studying classical piano in Russia at four and moved to New York at seven. She holds a master’s in studio composition from SUNY Purchase. She sang weekly with the Kevin Blancq Big Band at Swing 46 and was a Top 5 finalist in the 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Her earlier EP Do You was produced by CARRTOONS.
“New York City-based soulful R&B singer, songwriter, and head turner.” — Jukely
Selected Press
“An amazing singer and songwriter with real star potential.”
— Andrew Poretz
Theater Critic & Reviewer, BroadwayWorld
“Her sound blends soul, R&B, and funk, and her sultry vocals take everything to a new level.”
— Breaking and Entering
“New York City-based soulful R&B singer, songwriter, and head turner.”
— Jukely
“She’s been likened to Songwriting favorite Joss Stone, along with Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse.”
— Songwriting Magazine
Press Archive
‘The Hype Magazine’ Premieres the Official “Away” Music Video and Reviews It
‘Lefuturewave’ Reviews “Rebound Girl” and Adds It to Their Spotify Playlists
Amira Lands the Front Cover of ‘CIIN Magazine’ and an 8 Page Spread
‘Pickymagazine’ Reviews “Do You,” Which Lands on Hype Machine’s “Latest” Spotify Playlist
‘Lefuturewave’ Reviews “Do You” and Adds It to Their Spotify Playlists
“Do You” Is Shared by ‘Alfitude’
‘Groundsounds’ Announces Single Release at the Bowery Electric
‘The Deli Magazine’ Reviws "Defined" & Announces Pianos Artist Residency
‘Groundsounds’ Reviews "Wouldn't I Like to Know" & "I Am Defined"
‘Breaking and Entering’s’ Five to Watch Presented by JBL Professional: February 2017
Music
JUST FRIENDS EP
Six originals recorded live at WildCoyote Recordings and celebrated onstage at Joe’s Pub.
Stream the EP · Apple Music · Amazon Music
Track list
Sunny / Just Friends
Worth It
Have You Ever
One Good Reason
What Are We Gonna Do (feat. Jacob Khalil)
Take You Back
TAKE YOU BACK
The closing track on Just Friends.
Listen to the single · Watch the official video
Do You
Amira’s debut EP, produced by CARRTOONS.
Listen to the EP · Play the title track on Spotify
More from Amira B
Video
Live at Joe’s Pub — August 2026
Five performances from Amira B’s JUST FRIENDS EP release show at Joe’s Pub on August 13, 2026.
Official Music Videos
Watch “Take You Back” · Listen to JUST FRIENDS
JUST FRIENDS — Live at Wild Coyote Recordings
“Sunny / Just Friends” · “Worth It” · “Have You Ever” · “One Good Reason” · “What Are We Gonna Do” feat. Jacob Khalil
Other performances
“One Good Reason” · 2026 Tiny Desk Contest entry · 2024 Sarah Vaughan Competition finalist profile
Book
Original band
Amira’s original soul, R&B, jazz, and funk with a full band.
Original Band · Live at Joe’s Pub
Jazz sets
Solo voice and piano, duo, or trio.
PIVOT trio
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Rates and availability
Request a quote with your date, venue, city, preferred format, and set length.
Electronic Press Kit · Upcoming Shows · Private Lessons / Musical Training · Contact
upcoming shows
There are no upcoming tour dates.
Artist statement
Writing and performing my own songs is where I feel most at home. I write from experience and make music to share that feeling with the people in the room.
Private lessons
I teach piano, voice, songwriting, and production to kids and adults. We can work on vocal technique and healthy habits, develop a song, or prepare for auditions, including LaGuardia High School.
Ask about rates and scheduling.
Teaching
I started out teaching early childhood music in New York and have led lyric-writing workshops at Bronx Community College. I developed the curriculum for SUNY Purchase’s pre-college songwriting and production program and teach voice at Five Towns College.
Musical background
I began with classical piano, studied voice at LaGuardia, and earned a degree in music business and songwriting at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and a master’s in studio composition from SUNY Purchase.
My recordings include Defined, Do You, and the live EP JUST FRIENDS. I also co-wrote and sang on “Tell Me” from Rick Fed’s Future Human.
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