With feet rooted in gospel, a heart filled with soul, and a voice touched with jazz, singer, songwriter, and storyteller Chanda Rule unites song and story in music that bridges genres and generations — inviting listeners into spaces of reflection, grace, and joy.

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Praised by The Baltic Times for her “bewitching voice,” Chanda has been featured on ARTE Concert, Ö1 Jazznacht, and at the Konzerthaus Wien, as well as in collaborations with artists such as Kirk Lightsey, Donny McCaslin, and Ike Sturm. Her acclaimed album Hold On was described by London Jazz News as “a compelling and distinctive collection of work songs, blues, and gospel reinterpretations.”

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Chanda’s current projects reflect her passion for connection and storytelling through sound. With guitarist Mickylee, she co-leads Revival, a lyrical exploration of spirit and song. With Gisele Jackson, Sabine Stieger, Sandrine Rohrmoser, and Christoph Helm, she performs in Echoes of Earth, a roots, gospel, and blues ensemble that honors women’s voices and the deep traditions of story and sound.

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In collaboration with bassist and composer Ike Sturm, Chanda is also the librettist for The River Project — a multimedia sacred concert for strings, choir, rhythm section, stories, video, and song. Commissioned to create “a sacred concert of our time,” this work reflects the emotional and spiritual landscape of the present day and will be released in 2026.

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Beyond the stage, Chanda is Professor of Popular Voice Studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Music Director for the United Women in Faith 2026 Conference, and Artist in Residence at the International Musikfest Waidhofen, where she explores the intersections of story, song, installation, and improvisation.

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A passionate writer and community builder, she is the author of Today’s Joy, a guided journal for finding joy in the unexpected and mundane, and How Butterfly Got Her Beautiful Wings. She has also published several academic papers exploring the sacred and transformative power of community singing, and hosts The Courageous Voice podcast — an ongoing invitation to live, listen, and create with courage, openness, and grace.