This week we are doing a deep dive into Sasha Keable, you might have heard of her recently because she has been nominated for a BRIT award.
She’s been building for years, quietly and consistently, with voice-led South London R&B and writing that stays specific without trying to be cryptic. The songs don’t rely on hype or gimmicks. They stand up on vocals, control, and lyrics that feel like they come from an actual person.
So… who is Sasha Keable?
Sasha Keable is a South London singer-songwriter with British-Colombian roots, known for emotionally direct modern R&B that still nods to classic soul. She’s been around for a minute (not an overnight TikTok accident), but 2025–2026 has been a very loud moment.
How old is she?
She was born 27 February 1994, so that makes her 31.
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Where is she from?
She’s from South London, specifically South East London (near Lewisham) and she’s British-Colombian (British dad, Colombian mum).
Is she Queer?
She’s spoken openly about coming out, and the music reflects it, she’s written and sung about women as her love interests, without making it a press-release identity moment. It’s more matter-of-fact than headline, which is probably why it lands.
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Why are we hearing about her now?
You’re hearing about Sasha Keable now because a few very normal “visibility levers” have all hit at once: the BRIT nomination for Best R&B Act puts her name in front of people who don’t actively follow the scene, and at the same time she’s been in a proper release cycle, the Act Right era giving people a clear body of work to latch onto, followed by new 2026 music that re-triggers playlists, radio and press. Add in real live momentum (bigger shows, more footage circulating), plus wider co-sign/tour/support exposure, which is why it suddenly feels like she’s everywhere.
If you want to read about other queer nominated BRITs read The queer and queer-beloved artists nominated at the BRIT Awards 2026.
What to listen to first
Start with the run that’s pulling her into sharper focus: Act Right (2025). It’s the easiest way in, tight, current, and a good snapshot of where Sasha Keable is at right now as a writer and vocalist.
And if you want the quickest proof point, go to the live versions. Stripped-back performances do her a favour because there’s nowhere to hide, it’s tone, control, and delivery, front and centre. The NPR Tiny Desk Concerts mention keeps coming up for a reason.
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