Singer, Songwriter & DJ, Ambika Nayak, also known as Kayan – a clever flip of her last name, finds solace in exploring various musical terrains, such as soul, electronic, pop, and R&B. Recognized as a Spotify Radar artist, a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 list and GQ best dressed, Kayan was also chosen as the artist from India for the Youtube Foundry program; distinguishing her as an influential force not just in India, but globally. In an industry-first she also partnered with Soho House Mumbai for their residency program as well as an artist residency in Cambodia called Dabaki with a few multidisciplinary artists.
The success of her DJ sets paved the way for a highly anticipated 10-city tour across India called “Kayan Vision”, serving as a further testament to her ever-growing fan base and the widespread resonance of her music. Her notable DJ sets include Boiler Room Mumbai, Bred Fest in Abu Dhabi as well as support duties for Jyoty, Hamdi, BAKEY and Breaka. She has extensively toured across Dubai, Hong Kong, London and has an upcoming Australia Tour in 2025.
With her Live Sets, Kayan has graced the stages of various national and international festivals, bringing her live set with a honeyed vocal style to events like NH7 Weekender, Zomaland, YouTube Fan Fest 2023 as well as 2024 and the inaugural edition of Lollapalooza India. She also opened for Ed Sheeran in Shillong during his 2025 India tour and performed at the Asia Song Festival in Seoul, South Korea for the first time, making her one of the first Indian artists to perform live at the event.