India.Arie
Keynote Speaker: Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer & Actress; Known for Soul, R&B & Folk Influences
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India.Arie Biography
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician whose artistry blends soul, R&B, and folk influences with messages of self-love, empowerment, and spirituality. Known for her rich, honey-toned voice and introspective lyrics, she has carved out a unique space in contemporary music, offering a refreshing alternative to the industry’s often superficial standards.
Born India Arie Simpson in Denver, Colorado, she grew up in a musically inclined family. Her mother, a former singer and stylist, and her father, a former NBA player and amateur musician, encouraged her artistic talents from an early age. After moving to Atlanta during her teenage years, India.Arie began to find her voice both musically and personally. She honed her skills at the Savannah College of Art and Design before immersing herself in the city's thriving music scene.
India.Arie burst onto the national stage in the early 2000s with her debut album, "Acoustic Soul." The album was a commercial and critical success, featuring songs like “Video” and “Brown Skin,” which challenged conventional beauty standards and celebrated authenticity. While her deeply personal and poetic lyrics resonated with listeners, she also gained attention for her serene presence and natural aesthetic, standing apart from more commercialized pop personas.
Her sophomore album, Voyage to India, earned her further acclaim and her first Grammy win. As her discography expanded, so did the depth of her artistry. Themes of healing, identity, love, and social justice became central to her work. India.Arie has never shied away from vulnerability in her music, often using it as a conduit for universal truths and personal revelation.
More than just a musician, she is a spiritual seeker and teacher at heart. Her work often blurs the lines between performance and purpose, with songs that encourage listeners to look inward and embrace their own journey. Over the years, she has also become a vocal advocate for mental health, self-care, and integrity in the entertainment industry.
India.Arie’s influence extends beyond her albums and accolades. She is a cultural force who has helped redefine what it means to be a Black woman artist—centered not in spectacle, but in substance. With every album and appearance, she reminds her audience that music can be both healing and revolutionary.
In a world that often rewards noise over nuance, India.Arie remains a powerful voice of calm, wisdom, and authenticity. Her career is not just a testament to her talent, but to her unwavering commitment to truth and transformation.
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Speaking fees for India.Arie, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book India.Arie are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire India.Arie, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does India.Arie speak about?
India.Arie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Women, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Actor and Entertainment.
Where does India.Arie travel from?
India.Arie generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for India.Arie?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like India.Arie for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book India.Arie for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host India.Arie or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
India.Arie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Women and Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book India.Arie for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. India.Arie generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jill Scott, Terry Ellis and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling India.Arie for an upcoming event.
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How do I book India.Arie to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like India.Arie for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for India.Arie, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for India.Arie or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book India.Arie for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for India.Arie, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book India.Arie are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire India.Arie, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does India.Arie speak about?
India.Arie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Women, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Actor and Entertainment. -
Where does India.Arie travel from?
India.Arie generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for India.Arie?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like India.Arie for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book India.Arie for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host India.Arie or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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