MEÏA

Meïa Santiago is a Spanish singer-songwriter, composer, and actress based between Barcelona and New York City. Her music blends pop, jazz, and soul influences, and she has collaborated with international musicians including Morris Hayes, longtime keyboardist for Prince and musical director of The New Power Generation, and Malcolm Joseph, bassist for Grace Jones.

Early life and education Meïa Santiago was born in Barcelona and studied at ESEM Taller de Músics, where she earned a BA in Jazz and Modern Music Performance.

Her discography includes the EP Mülzien 25 (2018), produced by Dani Vega of Mishima, and Stoop #6 (2021), produced by Kelsey Warren (Black Emoji) and released under Paradise Hill Productions (UK).

Meïa Santiago has performed internationally at venues including Joe's Pub, City Winery, DROM, Nublu, Shapeshifter, Arlene's Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, Silvana, Shrine, and she´s a NYC Sofar Sounds' Artist. In 2025, she appeared at the Wavy Awards Showcase during the New York City Music's Month.

From 2022 to 2024, Meïa served as Master of Ceremonies for the annual New York International Infest Film Festival Gala, held at La Nacional Auditorium in New York City.

Meïa was selected as one of the three winners of the Certamen “Mujeres”, organized by the renowned Spanish pop artist Coque Malla. Following her confirmation, she was invited to perform alongside him at the iconic Luz de Gas venue in Barcelona.

Acting Beyond music, Santiago has worked as an actress in film and theatre. She performed in Moll Oest (Quay West) by Bernard-Marie Koltès, directed by Sergi Belbel, at the Teatre Romea during Barcelona's Grec Festival. ( FOCUS production)

She has acted in Catalan television (Jetlag, TV3, 2010) and several independent films, including Si dalt d’un terrat (2003, premiered at the Sitges Film Festival and directed by writer and poet Martí Sales ).

Supporting roles in the American independent films Who’s Afraid of Virginia Shorty anf Roko Moro (2023/2024) directed by Levon Manoukian, which have received recognition at several International independent film festivals.

Teaching Meïa Santiago has worked in arts education, teaching music, arts, and Spanish in New York City public schools, as well as with organizations such as Bilingual Birdies and Afterschool Collective. Best Original Song – Parai Musical Awards (2024) for Sex Appeal

Selected discography Lighthouse (2017) – Picap Mülzien 25 (2018) – Prod. Dani Vega Stoop #6 (2021) – Prod. Kelsey Warren, Paradise Hill Productions I Can't Stay Away From You (2023) – Single, prod. Morris Hayes Sex Appeal (2024) – Single, prod. Morris Hayes Love Is a Rose (2025) – Single, prod. Morris Hayes