I just heard Aanika Pai for the first time and I am amazed

[Jim Soloway]

Aanika Pai is a 13 year old girl who can REALLY play guitar. I've never been into the whole prodigy thing and she's not playing the sort of music that I typically enjoy but if I just open my ears, ignore the fact that she's 13 and focus on the music, there's so much here to really like.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Aanika Pai is a 13 year old girl who can REALLY play guitar. I've never been into the whole prodigy thing and she's not playing the sort of music that I typically enjoy but if I just open my ears, ignore the fact that she's 13 and focus on the music, there's so much here to really like.

Her phrasing is definitely mature, and I appreciate the fusion vibe. It's great seeing young players continue the art!
The first track made me think of an Andy Timmons vibe in Simon Phillip's Protocol.