Amirtha Kidambi, born around 1985 in Buffalo, New York, is an American jazz musician known for her work as a singer and composer. She earned degrees in Classical Vocal Performance from Loyola Marymount University and Vocal Performance from CUNY Brooklyn College, where she has also taught. Kidambi began her career in the 2000s, collaborating with artists like Brandon Lopez, Max Jaffe, Robert Ashley, and Darius Jones. She leads the group Elder Ones and has released albums including Phase Eclipse (2021), Zenith/Nadir (2022), and New Monuments (2024). Her music blends carnatic singing, free improvisation, experimental art rock, and new music.
