Chaiboost Podcast

Samay Sabharwal

5.0 (5)
Music Interviews

welcome to chaiboost. a podcast made for artists, by artists. join us on this journey to empower artists, one cup of chai at a time.

May 6

ASHAVARI

a dynamic artist fusing gothic textures with contemporary alternative r&b, brampton-based singer-songwriter ashavari channels her south asian identity into a sonically and visually immersive world. pairing crystalline vocals with dark, synth-driven production to create work that feels both haunting and deeply personal. ashavari transforms her journey of healing into art - challenging convention while redefining representation for south asian women in global music. @ashavari___________

51 min
Mar 12

SARAH KHATAMI

a multidisciplinary artist blending heritage with contemporary expression, brooklyn-based iranian singer-songwriter sarah khatami channels her cultural roots into visually striking, emotionally charged work. through her art, she honors identity while challenging convention - creating pieces that feel deeply intimate yet universally understood. find sarah on socials @sarahkhatami. special thank you to raunaq soin with Howard Hanna Allen Tate for sponsoring this episode of chaiboost :)

26 min
12/09/2025

KRIS PIÑA

a multilingual artist who blends his lebanese roots with global sounds, kris piña uses his rich vocal timbre to shine a light on the arab diaspora. through his music, he celebrates heritage while pushing creative boundaries, crafting music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. @krispinamusic @chaiboostnyc

34 min
11/13/2025

How Zohran Mamdani Is Inspiring The Next Generation of South-Asian Artists

today we’re diving into the intersection of artistry, activism, and identity, through the lens of someone who’s been changing what representation can look like: New York City’s very own - mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

8 min
10/17/2025

OLGA PREPIS

nyc based cypriot-american artist @olgaprepis is redefining what it means to be a powerhouse in today’s modern day music scene. here to inspire the next generation of artists from cyprus, enjoy the full conversation with olga prepis.

28 min
09/21/2025

LORA MOUNA

@loramouna joins chaiboost for an exclusive interview and talks about all things creative processes and social activism. follow lora at @loramouna on social and find her music on all streaming platforms.

27 min
09/07/2025

MARK NATAMA

one of indonesia's most talented new stars, chaiboost presents a conversation with mark natama @marknatama. episode is graciously supported by Oh My Pudding NY @ohmypuddingny.

31 min
09/04/2024

DETOXINBIX

music is more accessible than it ever has been. enjoy my conversation with new jersey-based singer and rapper detoxinbix. his new EP 'It's Better to Breathe' is out now on all major streaming platforms. check it out today :)

23 min
02/13/2024

SWISS CHEESY

for all music and bhangra lovers alike, here's a special one. join me and revolutionary producer & mixer swiss cheesy as we talk all things mix production, musical purism, breaking cultural boundaries, and his creative process.

59 min
10/18/2023

TASNEEM

join me in conversation with singer, songwriter, actor, director, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, tasneem. listen in as we talk about cultural influences, creating social identity through art, and inspiring the next generation of artists :)

30 min
10/09/2023

INTRO

welcome to chaiboost - a podcast for artists, by artists. here's a little bit about myself and chaiboost. I'm honored to have you join the journey with me :)

6 min

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welcome to chaiboost. a podcast made for artists, by artists. join us on this journey to empower artists, one cup of chai at a time.

Creator

Samay Sabharwal
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Samay Sabharwal 2023
Show Website

Chaiboost Podcast