Sisterhood of Sound

In this special segment, GRAMMY Award–winning and 2× Latin GRAMMY–winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Gaby Moreno joins us for a quick, bold, and refreshingly candid Q&A. Known for her soulful blend of blues, jazz, Latin, and folk influences, Gaby brings warmth, insight, and quiet strength to this rapid-fire session.With a career spanning over 18 years and nine studio albums as a bandleader, Gaby has collaborated with iconic artists including Tracy Chapman, Omara Portuondo, Ani DiFranco, Hugh Laurie, Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks, and Oscar Isaac. Beyond music, she is a passionate advocate for cultural and gender diversity and proudly serves as the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from Guatemala, using her voice to inspire change through art.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for a deeper dive into Gaby’s artistry, purpose-driven career, and global impact.Gaby Moreno – https://www.gabymoreno.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!Guatemalan singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Gaby Moreno is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary global music. With a career spanning over 18 years, her artistry seamlessly blends blues, jazz, Latin, folk, and Americana, rooted in storytelling, emotional honesty, and cultural depth.A GRAMMY Award winner and two-time Latin GRAMMY Award winner, Gaby has released nine studio albums as a bandleader, earning international acclaim for her warm vocals, poetic songwriting, and genre-defying sound. Her collaborations span an extraordinary range of artists, including Tracy Chapman, Omara Portuondo, Ani DiFranco, Hugh Laurie, Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks, and Oscar Isaac, reflecting a musical language that transcends borders.Beyond the stage, Gaby is a powerful advocate for cultural diversity and gender equity in music. She mentors emerging female artists and made history as the first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from Guatemala, using her platform to amplify voices and stories often left unheard.In this episode, Gaby reflects on identity, resilience, creativity, and the responsibility of carrying culture through song — offering an intimate look into a career shaped by purpose as much as artistry.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and leave a comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENTwww.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollowGaby Moreno – https://www.gabymoreno.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #GabyMoreno #WomenInMusic #LatinGrammyWinner #GrammyWinner #SingerSongwriter #GlobalMusic #LatinFolk #BluesJazz #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #CulturalIdentity #MusicWithPurpose #UNICEFGoodwillAmbassador #IndependentArtists #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee

In this special segment, internationally acclaimed harpist, composer, and recording artist Lavinia Meijer joins us for a quick, bold, and refreshingly candid Q&A. Known for expanding the harp beyond classical tradition into contemporary, electronic, and avant-garde worlds, Lavinia brings curiosity, creativity, and fearless perspective to this rapid-fire session.With a career spanning 25+ years, two gold records, one platinum record, an ECHO Klassik Award nomination, and over 12 albums as a bandleader, Lavinia has become one of the most pioneering harp voices of her generation. She has collaborated with visionary artists including Philip Glass, Sufjan Stevens, Iggy Pop, Brad Mehldau, Ólafur Arnalds, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Alexandra Stréliski, creating a sound world where boundaries disappear.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for a deeper dive into Lavinia’s artistry, innovation, and her environmental awareness through music.Follow:Lavinia Meijer – https://www.laviniameijer.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#Podcast #MusicIndustry #SisterhoodOfSound #LaviniaMeijer #WomenInMusic #WomenInClassicalMusic #Harpist #HarpMusic #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #AvantGardeMusic #ElectronicMusic #CreativeVoices #MusicInnovation #PhilipGlass #SufjanStevens #IggyPop #BradMehldau #OlafurArnalds #RyuichiSakamoto #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #BehindTheMusic #FunQandA #ArtistLife #IndependentArtists #CreativeProcess #MusicInterview

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is an American vocalist, composer, and lyricist celebrated for revitalizing forgotten songs with theatrical flair, narrative depth, and striking originality. With seven studio albums as a bandleader, she has become one of the most visionary voices in contemporary jazz.A recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, the Doris Duke Artist Award, and the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize, Cécile bridges tradition and innovation through her bold storytelling and musical intelligence. In this episode, she opens up about her artistic process, visual art, and Ogresse—her self-written cantata now evolving into an animated film.Cécile has collaborated with Sullivan Fortner, Fred Hersch, Darcy James Argue, Aaron Diehl Trio, Alexa Tarantino, and performed with leading orchestras including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Metropole Orkest, and The Knights.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Cécile McLorin Salvant – https://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #CecileMcLorinSalvant #WomenInJazz #StorytellingThroughMusic #VocalJazz #JazzVocalist #MacArthurFellow #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyWinner #JazzAtLincolnCenter #MetropoleOrkest #Ogresse #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!Lavinia Meijer is an internationally acclaimed harpist, composer, and recording artist with a career spanning 25+ years across classical, contemporary, and experimental music. With a fearless artistic vision, Lavinia has helped redefine the harp’s role in modern culture—bringing it into new worlds of electronic, avant-garde, and cross-genre collaboration.With two gold records, one platinum record, an ECHO Klassik Award nomination, and over 12 albums as a bandleader, Lavinia has become one of the most pioneering voices for the harp today. She has collaborated with visionary artists including Philip Glass, Sufjan Stevens, Iggy Pop, Brad Mehldau, Ólafur Arnalds, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Alexandra Stréliski, building a sound that moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation.Beyond the stage, Lavinia continues to expand the global harp repertoire while also bringing environmental awarenessinto her artistic work—proving that music can inspire both imagination and responsibility.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and leave a comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENTwww.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollowLavinia Meijer – https://www.laviniameijer.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #LaviniaMeijer #WomenInMusic #WomenInClassicalMusic #Harpist #ContemporaryClassical #ExperimentalMusic #AvantGardeMusic #ElectronicMusic #MusicInnovation #CreativeVoices #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #IndependentArtists #PhilipGlass #SufjanStevens #RyuichiSakamoto

In this special segment, 2× GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator Nicole Zuraitis joins us for a quick, bold, and refreshingly candid Q&A. Known for her sharp musical intelligence, emotional honesty, and independent artistic path, Nicole brings humor, clarity, and fearless opinions to this rapid-fire session — including her very direct take on the most overrated trend in music today.With a career spanning 15+ years, six studio albums as a bandleader, and collaborations with Christian McBride, Antonio Sánchez, Veronica Swift, Thana Alexa, Rachel Z, and more — as well as her role as former premier vocalist of the Birdland Big Band — Nicole has become a powerful voice in contemporary jazz. Beyond music, she actively advocates for mental health awareness, environmental responsibility, and animal rescue, having fostered over 13 rescue dogs alongside her husband Dan Pugach.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for a deeper dive into Nicole’s artistry, purpose-driven career, and life as an independent creator.Follow:Nicole Zuraitis – https://www.nicolezuraitis.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!Nicole Zuraitis is a 2× GRAMMY Award–winning jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger and educator known for her emotional storytelling, vocal power, and genre-crossing creativity. With a career spanning more than 15 years and six studio albums as a bandleader, Nicole has become a defining voice in contemporary vocal jazz.A 6× GRAMMY nominee, winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition, and named a Rising Star Vocalistby DownBeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalists Association, Nicole has collaborated with leading artists including Christian McBride, Dan Pugach, Veronica Swift, Antônio Sánchez, Thana Alexa, Rachel Z, and Omar Joaquin, and previously served as the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band.Beyond the stage, Nicole advocates for mental-health awareness, environmental responsibility, and animal-rescue activism. Together with her husband Dan Pugach, she has fostered over 13 rescue dogs, integrating compassion and community into her artistic mission.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and leave a comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENTwww.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollowNicole Zuraitis – https://www.nicolezmusic.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #NicoleZuraitis #WomenInJazz #JazzVocalists #GrammyWinner #GrammyNominee #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic #JazzPiano #BirdlandBigBand #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #IndependentArtists #VocalJazz #JazzEducation

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode!New content drops every Tuesday — one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, 5× GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin joins us for a quick, bold, and brilliantly candid Q&A. Known for her electrifying presence on stage and her powerful fusion of jazz, soul, and contemporary music, Lakecia brings humor, honesty, and unstoppable energy to this rapid-fire session.With a career spanning 20+ years — including collaborations with McCoy Tyner, Ravi Coltrane, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and The Roots — Lakecia has become one of the defining voices of modern jazz. She is also the founder of Women of the World, an initiative dedicated to empowering women musicians and expanding equity in jazz education.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for an inspiring deep dive into Lakecia’s artistic vision, leadership, and advocacy for women in jazz.Follow:Lakecia Benjamin – https://www.lakeciabenjamin.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz |Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#Podcast #MusicIndustry #Shorts #SisterhoodOfSound #LakeciaBenjamin #WomenInJazz #Saxophonists #JazzInnovation #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #JazzEducation #JazzAdvocacy #ModernJazz #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!New York–born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is one of the most dynamic and visionary voices in contemporary jazz today. With an electrifying sound rooted in jazz, soul, and Afro-diasporic traditions, she brings unstoppable energy, deep emotional storytelling, and political urgency to her music.A 5× GRAMMY-nominated artist, Lakecia has released five albums as a bandleader and has collaborated with legends including McCoy Tyner, Ravi Coltrane, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and The Roots. Her work bridges tradition and innovation, honoring the lineage of John and Alice Coltrane while carving out a bold, unmistakable identity of her own.Beyond the stage, Lakecia is the founder of Women of the World, an initiative dedicated to empowering women musicians and expanding equity in jazz education through partnerships with Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Jazz Education Network. In 2024, she was honored as Jazz Female Artist of the Year for her artistic excellence and tireless advocacy.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Lakecia Benjamin – https://www.lakeciabenjamin.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #LakeciaBenjamin #WomenInJazz #ModernJazz #JazzInnovation #Saxophonists #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #JazzEducation #JazzAdvocacy #McCoyTyner #RaviColtrane #TheRoots #TerriLyneCarrington #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode!New content drops every Tuesday — one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, and improviser Camille Bertault joins us for a quick, playful, and insightful Q&A. Known for her dazzling vocal virtuosity, inventive lyrics, and her ability to move effortlessly between bebop, French chanson, and Brazilian music, Camille brings humor, spontaneity, and artistic fearlessness to this refreshing mini-interview.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for an in-depth dive into Camille’s creative journey!Follow:Camille Bertault – https://www.camillebertault.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz |Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#Podcast #MusicIndustry #Shorts #SisterhoodOfSound #CamilleBertault #WomenInJazz #VocalImprovisation #FrenchJazz #BebopVocals #BrazilianJazz #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #JazzInnovation #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!French jazz vocalist, composer, and lyricist Camille Bertault is one of today’s most inventive jazz voices. Rooted in bebop improvisation and known for her dazzling vocal agility, she moves fluidly between French and Portuguese, bridging Parisian jazz with the lyricism of Brazilian music.Winner of the 2023 Victoires du Jazz Award for Best Jazz Vocalist and nominee for the German Jazz Prize, Camille has released seven albums as a bandleader. Her collaborations span Guinga, Hamilton de Holanda, Vanessa Moreno, Dani Gurgel, Dan Tepfer, Jeff Ballard, Joe Sanders, Jacky Terrasson, and the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, reflecting a musical world where improvisation, poetry, and playfulness meet.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Camille Bertault – https://www.camillebertault.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #CamilleBertault #WomenInJazz #FrenchJazz #JazzVocalist #VocalImprovisation #BebopSingers #BossaNova #MPB #BrazilianJazz #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #JazzEducation #BrusselsJazzOrchestra

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, award-winning musical theater actress, singer, and producer Sissi Martins takes a break from the stage to get candid in our lightning-round Q&A — from favorite roles and dream collaborations to what inspires her beyond the spotlight. Known for starring in Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and voicing Disney heroines like Raya and Belle, Sissi opens up with humor, warmth, and authenticity.🎧 Watch & listen now to the FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms:Follow:Sissi Martins – https://www.instagram.com/sissimartins_Maria Mendes – www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSissi Martins – https://www.instagram.com/sissimartins_Maria Mendes – www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz | Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #SissiMartins #WomenInTheatre #MusicalTheatre #PortugueseArtists #DisneyVoices #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #FunQandA #StageAndScreen #Extra5 #BroadwayVoices #WomenEmpowerment #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #LatinGrammyNominee #GrammyNominee

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, three-time GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist, composer, and visual artist Cécile McLorin Salvant lets her imagination run free in a bold and personal Q&A. Known for blending storytelling, theater, and jazz with fearless creativity, she reveals witty, inspiring, and surprising sides of her artistry.🎧 Watch & listen now to the FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Follow:Cécile McLorin Salvant – https://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.comMaria Mendes – www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz & SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=-l7u7xiDRp-SEoUKQ8ZDww#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #CecileMcLorinSalvant #WomenInJazz #JazzVocalists #StorytellingThroughMusic #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #Extra5 #BehindTheMusic #GrammyWinner #JazzVoices #TheatreAndJazz #VisualArtist #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #FearlessCreativity #WomenComposers #JazzArtistry

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, GRAMMY and three-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated Colombian artist ALEMOR brings her energy and heart to a playful, personal Q&A. Known for her soulful blend of Latin, pop, and indie influences, Alemor opens up about musical dreams, creative joy, and the tracks that hit hardest—even when they never hit the charts.🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sisterhoodofsound/episodes/Alemor-Latin-Soul--Independent-Power--Sisterhood-of-Sound-25-e34ubo6Follow:ALEMOR: https://www.instagram.com/alemor_musicMaria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #ALEMOR #WomenInLatinMusic #LatinSoul #LatinGrammyNominee #WomenComposers #SingerSongwriter #FunQandA #CreativeVoices #Extra5 #BehindTheMusic #IndieArtists #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!Three-time Latin GRAMMY nominee and GRAMMY nominee ALEMOR is a Colombian singer-songwriter blending Latin, pop, and soul across a powerful independent music career. With two studio albums as a bandleader, she’s earned acclaim while staying fully in control of her production and artistic vision.In this episode, Alemor reflects on forging her path without a major label, her volunteer work with the nonprofit TECHO, and collaborations with Nicole Horbath, Tiare, Ignacio Arocena, and more. From Bogotá to the world stage, Alemor is part of a new generation of Latin artists redefining the industry on their own terms.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Alemor – https://www.instagram.com/alemor_musicMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #Alemor #WomenInLatinMusic #IndependentArtists #LatinGrammyNominee #SingerSongwriter #LatinSoul #WomenComposers #TECHOvolunteer #CreativeVoices #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #grammynominee #latingrammynominee

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger Alana Da Fonseca shares unexpected insights and fun reflections—stepping away from the studio to reveal the lighter side of her journey. Known for shaping soundtracks for Pitch Perfect, Disney, Netflix and more, Alana opens up about creative dreams, guilty pleasures, and the songs that colour her life.🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sisterhoodofsound/episodes/Alana-da-Fonseca-Sound-Engineering--Producing-for-Film--Icons--Purpose--Sisterhood-of-Sound-23-e34uba4Follow:Alana Da Fonseca: https://www.instagram.com/alanadafonsecaMaria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #AlanaDaFonseca #WomenInMusic #WomenInProduction #SoundtrackComposer #FilmMusicMakers #FunQandA #CreativeVoices #BehindTheMusic #Extra5 #PopProducers #DisneyMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger Alana Da Fonseca has shaped the sound of major film, TV, and animation hits over the past two decades. From Pitch Perfect to The Addams Family and beyond, she’s crafted music for over 100 soundtracks across platforms like Disney and Netflix.In this episode, Alana opens up about her collaborations with global icons like Daft Punk, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, and Sean Paul — and her deep commitment to mentoring young women in production, as well as queer unhoused youth through songwriting. She also serves on key Recording Academy committees for advocacy and equity in the studio world.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Alana Da Fonseca – https://www.instagram.com/alanadafonsecaMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz | Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=VeJhDaqLTWi5FonQDfSN3Q⁠#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #AlanaDaFonseca #WomenInProduction #FilmMusic #TVComposers #AnimationMusic #SoundtrackProducers #WomenInStudio #QueerArtists #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, two-time GRAMMY-winning producer and jazz-inspired family music creator Lucy Kalantari opens up in our fast-paced Q&A. With decades in music, her sound has shaped classrooms, family homes, and even shows like Dora the Explorer. From her work on GRAMMY U and We Are Moving the Needle to making kids and adults dance alike, this one’s full of heart and surprises.🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms:Follow:Lucy Kalantari: https://www.lucykalantari.comMaria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #LucyKalantari #WomenInMusic #FamilyMusic #GrammyWinners #MusicForKids #CreativeMinds #FunQandA #Extra5 #WomenInProduction #JazzInspiredMusic #mariamendes #BehindTheMusic #MusicEducation

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!In this vibrant episode, GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, and engineer Lucy Kalantari shares her journey through three decades in music, from fronting rock bands to becoming a leading voice in jazz-inspired family music. With a focus on inclusivity, joy, and emotional depth, Lucy’s songs have found homes in classrooms, living rooms, and even Dora the Explorer. A fierce advocate for women and non-binary creators in music, she mentors the next generation through GRAMMY U and We Are Moving the Needle, all while producing award-winning albums that uplift families everywhere.New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe, like, and comment to join the celebration.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT on http://www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazzAvailable on all streaming platforms! In video: http://www.youtube.com/mariamendesjazzFollow:Lucy Kalantari: https://www.lucykalantari.comMaria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=VeJhDaqLTWi5FonQDfSN3Q#SisterhoodOfSound #LucyKalantari #WomenInMusic #FamilyMusic #JazzInspired #MusicMoms #PodcastLaunch #CreativeVoices #mariamendes #mariamendesjazz #WomenInProduction #MusicForKids #InclusiveMusic #MusicEducation #BehindTheMusic #GRAMMYWinner

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new segment from the Sisterhood of Sound podcast, where our guests answer five exclusive questions you won’t hear in the full episode! New content drops every Tuesday—one week, a full in-depth interview, the next, this exciting rapid-fire session!In this special segment, award-winning Dutch saxophonist and composer Tineke Postma takes a break from the serious to get personal—reflecting on music, joy, and a few surprises along the way. With a 20+ year career in contemporary jazz and performances alongside Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Wayne Shorter, this is Tineke as you've never heard her.🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms:Follow:Tineke Postma: https://www.tinekepostma.comMaria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz#SisterhoodOfSound #PodcastLaunch #TinekePostma #WomenInJazz #Saxophonists #CreativeVoices #JazzEducators #WomenInMusic #FunQandA #JazzEurope #Extra5 #BehindTheMusic #EquityInJazz