The name Sai spans across multiple musicians and bands, each carving a unique niche within different genres and music landscapes. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the most notable artists who share the name Sai.
Robert "Sai" Emery
Robert "Sai" Emery is a Bermudian musician known for his long and colorful career.
Started his professional journey at 13 as a drummer and lead singer with the Dimensions in Bermuda.
Transitioned to lead vocals, adopting the name "Little Sai."
Regular performances at Bermuda venues such as The Ace of Clubs, The 40 Thieves, and The El Matador defined his early career.
Toured the US and Canada with bands including "Adan McNally & The Bermuda Sounds."
Moved to Boston at 19 to further pursue music, drawing influence from legends like Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.
Formed "Life Sentence" in Bermuda, a band he maintains ties with over four decades later.
In California from 1975, he performed with E.S.P. among other bands in the San Francisco Bay area.
Returned to Bermuda in 1986, performing as a percussionist and backup vocalist with Maurita André's jazz fusion band NITEPLAY.
Sai (Hip-Hop Artist)
A contemporary voice in hip-hop hailing from Santa Rosa, California.
Born on May 5, 1995.
Released singles like "All Alone" featuring Jaron Strom, "California Dreamin" featuring Jerrell Dean, and "Needs" featuring RoyaltyPm.
Influenced by albums such as Nas' "Illmatic" and Rick James' "Bustin' Out: The Best of Rick James."
Counts "When the Sun" featuring Jerrell Dean as a favored composition.
SAI (Japanese Artist)
An emerging Japanese musician with a modern discography.
Released an EP titled "An Airship" in December 2024.
Singles include "Dreamin'" featuring Daichi Yamamoto, "Bad Romance," and "Budding."
Released his album, "YELLOW," in 2023.
Sai Abhyankkar
An up-and-coming Indian composer and singer in Tamil cinema.
Born on November 4, 2004, into a family of musicians.
Debut single "Katchi Sera" in 2024 achieved global recognition.
Composed for Tamil film "Benz" in 2024 and signed on for "Suriya 45."
Released another hit single "Aasa Kooda" in 2024.
Plays a part in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe as a composer.
Other Notable Mentions
Sai Subramaniam: A celebrated morsing (jaw harp) player in Carnatic music.
Sia: Although pronounced similarly, the famous Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler is commonly mistaken with "Sai."
These artists, each carrying the name Sai, contribute distinctively to their domains—from jazz to hip-hop, Japanese pop, and beyond—demonstrating a remarkable breadth in musical artistry.
