India Arie

India Arie
Arie performing in 2009
Born
India Arie Simpson

(1975-10-03) October 3, 1975 (age 48)
Other namesIndia.Arie
Alma materSavannah College of Art and Design
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1997–present
ParentRalph Simpson
Musical career
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Labels
Websitesoulbird.com

India Arie Simpson (sometimes styled as india.arie) (born October 3, 1975) is an American singer and songwriter.[1] Her debut album, Acoustic Soul, was released in 2001, and she has since released six more studio albums. Arie has sold over five million records in the US and ten million worldwide, and has won four Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, including Best R&B Album.[2]

  1. ^ "On A Spiritual And Emotional Journey – India.Arie And Her Music". EF News International. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
  2. ^ "Grammy Winner India Arie is coming to Nigeria in June". Bellanaija.com. May 17, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2018.