RedSaharaCollective

New York City, NY

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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RedSahara Duo

Overview

Full band sound! Fully insured!

Red Sahara brings Global Soul to life with sultry vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and guest musicians such as sax and keys. Their sound is warm, powerful, and multi-dimensional—crafted live, with no tracks or laptops, moving seamlessly from refined cocktail-hour ambiance to high-energy dance-floor grooves. Rooted in world traditions and honed on stages across NYC and beyond, the band blends soulful originals and reimagined covers in multiple languages, always tuned for depth and connection.

Notable stages include BAM, Hard Rock Hotel NYC, Essence Festival, Billie Holiday Theatre, The Cutting Room, Cafe Wha and more.

Seize the moment — live the mirage.


Reviews

1 review

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Stacie

February 20, 2018
Verified review

First Time - Glad that I Picked this Band

I was impressed all around with the band's professionalism, sound, variety of music and flexibility. Initially, there was a discrepancy over the price, but Ms. Sabrina was patient with me, accommodating and did not leave us without entertainment during our celebration. Many guests asked how I found out about Red Sahara, because they were so very entertaining and had a great sound. Even though my event ran very late, I could still hear Red Sahara playing music, they were on-time for set-up, and did not take a break until the very end of our celebration so that we could receive the most music and entertainment during our celebration. Thank you, Thank you Red Sahara for adding the finishing touches to our celebration. Please feel free to use me as a reference. You have my contact information.

Hired as: Party Band

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Creole

Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Great American Alliance Insurance

What to expect

Red Sahara creates unforgettable performances that feel both refined and alive. Every set blends sultry vocals, masterful guitar, and rich instrumentation into a sound that moves effortlessly across genres and cultures—always tailored to the event. Whether an elegant cocktail hour, a high-energy dance floor, or a corporate gala, Red Sahara delivers music that connects with every audience.

“Red Sahara does beautiful renditions of songs you might know, but when they perform them you hear them again as if for the very first time.” – Kathy Lord, Co-Founder, Music That Heals

“Sabrina's gorgeous voice combined with Vita's impressive guitar chops are supplemented by a real energy, enthusiasm and passion for what they do.” – Lily Borghi, Arts Access

“Red Sahara is a phenomenally intricate band spanning all genres in a unique and interactive way.” – Hap Pardo, Club Groove NYC

About

Red Sahara Collective is a New York City–based music project blending soulful originals and reimagined covers into a sound both global and timeless. With roots spanning Paris, St. Lucia, and beyond, the group draws from jazz, soul, world, and acoustic traditions—crafted live with passion and authenticity.

From intimate duo performances to the full 22-piece collective, Red Sahara tailors each show to the moment, delivering music that is elegant, vibrant, and unforgettable. Their motto, Live the Mirage, reflects not just the sound but the experience: a seamless journey of rhythm, culture, and connection.

Additional booking notes

Power: One standard outlet (larger events may require additional power for PA/lighting)

Space: Minimum 10x12 ft for full band (smaller for duo/solo)

Gear: We provide instruments and all necessary equipment (can integrate with venue PA if preferred)

Setup Time: 45–60 minutes for full band (30 minutes for duo/solo)

Insurance: Fully insured with Certificate of Insurance (COI) available for all venues and corporate/private events

Flexibility: Volume and vibe tailored to event needs—from intimate cocktail music to full-on dance sets

Services offered

Past booked events

February 2018

17

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

Set list

RED SAHARA COVERS REPERTOIRE

At Last - Etta James - F
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson - G
Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe - Kendrick Lamar - D
Boogie Oogie - Taste Of Honey - D
Black And Gold - Sam Sparro - Am
Blues For Mama - Nina Simone - C
Burnin’ & Lootin’ - Bob Marley - Am
Can’t Stand Losing You - The Police - C#m
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley - Bm
Diamonds - Rihanna - F
False Friends - Stephen Marley - Bm
Fever - Peggy Lee - Am
Forever Loving Jah - Bob Marley - F#m
Four Women - Nina Simone - Am
Gimmie One Reason - Tracy Chapman - F#
Grapevine - Marvin Gaye - Dm
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen - Eb
Hotel California - The Eagles - Bm
Human Nature - Michael Jackson - G
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys - G
I’m Feeling Good - Nina Simone - Gm
I’m Going Down - Rose Royce (Mary J Blige) - F
Inna Di Red - Stephen Marley - Cm
Is This Love? - Bob Marley - F#m
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack - G
Lady Hear Me Tonight - Modjo - Bbm
Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle - Fm
Last Request - Paulo Nutini - F
LeVie En Rose - Edith Piaf - F
Lively Up Yourself - Bob Marley - D
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars - C#m

A Change Gon Come – Sam Cooke - A
After You’ve Gone - Nina Simone - Ab
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers - Am Ascension - Maxwell - Dm
Lovesong - Adele (The Cure) - Bm
Love You Too Much - Wayne Wade - F
Message In A Bottle - The Police - C#m
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone - B
My Funny Valentine - Chaka Khan - Ab
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin - G
No One - Alicia Keys - D
Now I Know - Stephen Marley - Em
One Drop - Bob Marley - C
Ooh Child - Nina Simone - C
Pimper’s Paradise - Bob Marley - C
Please Don’t Stop The Music - Rihanna - D
Proud Mary - Tina Turner - D
Raise Your Glass - Pink - G
Redemption Song - Bob Marley - A
Rolling In The Deep - Adele - Bm
Rude - Magic! - D
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt - G
Shake Your Body - Michael Jackson - G
Simply The Best - Tina Turner - F
Smooth Operator - Sade - Dm
So In Love - Jill Scott/ Anthony Hamilton - G
Something To Talk About - Bonnie Raitt - A
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield - E
Speak Your Heart - Lizz Wright - C#m
Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday - Cm
Summertime - Gershwin - Am
Sweet Dreams - Annie Lennox - A
Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris Ft. Florence - D
Tell It Like It Is - Nina Simone - Em
The Rose - Bette Midler - B
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley - G
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper - G
Titanium - David Guetta F. Sia - C
Trenchtown Rock - Bob Marley - G
Turn Your Lights Down Low - Bob Marley - G
Tyrone - Erykah Badu - Ab
Underneath It All - No Doubt - E
Use Somebody - King Of Leon - C
Valerie - Amy Winehouse - Eb
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley - Ab
Walking On Sunshine - Katarina And The Waves - G
Walking On The Moon - The Police - C#m
We Found Love - Rihanna - C
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - A
What’s Up - 4 Non Blondes - G
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever - Maxwell - G
Where Have You Been - Rihanna - A
Who The Cap Fit - Bob Marley - B
You Know I’m No Good - Amy Winehouse - Dm
You’ve Got The Love - Chaka Khan - F
Zombie - The Cranberries - Em

Influences and inspiration

Red Sahara draws from a wide spectrum of global and contemporary sounds. Rooted in acoustic soul and world traditions, their style reflects influences such as Rihanna, Nina Simone, Sade, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu and more. With each performance, they weave these inspirations into fresh interpretations and original works—blurring boundaries between cultures and genres while staying true to groove, soul, and connection.

Setup requirements

1 regular power outlet

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