Sisterhood of Sound

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, Brazilian music icon Joyce Moreno opens up about her incredible 55-year career and her tireless work to empo...

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast! In this powerful episode, Brazilian legend Joyce Moreno takes us through her 55-year journey in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), Bossa Nova, and Latin Jazz. A four-time Latin Grammy nominee and a tireless advocate for female representation in music, Joyce’s voice and songwriting have shaped the Brazilian music scene for generations. With over 45 albums as...

EXTRA 5 is a dynamic 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! This week, Dutch-Caribbean soul, jazz & gospel powerhouse Shirma Rouse joins us for EXTRA 5! With over 20 years in music, Shirma ha...

EXTRA 5 is a dynamic 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! This week, four-time GRAMMY-winning drummer, composer & producer Terri Lyne Carrington takes the hot seat for EXTRA 5! With over 40...

EXTRA 5 is a dynamic 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! This week, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, flutist, composer & educator Varijashree Venugopal joins us for a special EXTRA 5 Q&A! Wi...

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! This week, 2x Latin Grammy-winning producer, trumpeter, vocalist & songwriter Ella Bric takes the hot seat for EXTRA 5! A true tr...

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! This week, 3x Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer, and educator Gretchen Parlato joins us for a quick-hit Q&A! With a 30-year car...

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! This week, Grammy-nominated composer & conductor Esin Aydingöz joins us for a quick-hit Q&A! From conducting international to...

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast! In this episode, Grammy-nominated composer and conductor Esin Aydingöz discusses her career blending orchestral, film, TV, and video game music. With over a decade of experience, Esin has contributed to major soundtracks and conducted international tours for Disney's Coco and The Lion King and making a significant mark on the industry by creating captiva...

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast! In this episode, 3-time Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer, and educator Gretchen Parlato takes us through her 30-year career, blending contemporary jazz with a variety of global musical influences. Known for her innovative vocal style, Gretchen has made a mark on jazz by redefining vocal techniques and pushing the boundaries of the genre. With six stud...

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast! In this episode, Grammy-winning producer, trumpeter, vocalist, and songwriter Ella Bric takes us through her remarkable journey from Caracas to NYC. With over 15 years of experience blending jazz, pop, Latin, and Afro-Caribbean fusion, Ella is a trailblazer, making history as the first woman to win Producer of the Year at the Latin Grammys in 2018. A pas...

In this inspiring episode, Grammy-nominated vocalist, flutist, composer, and educator Varijashree Venugopal shares her transformative journey in Indian classical music. With over 25 years of experience, she’s worked with musical icons like Jacob Collier and Snarky Puppy, and continues to mentor young artists exploring cross-genre expressions. From identifying 100 ragas at just 18 months old to rel...

In this inspiring episode, 4x Grammy-winning drummer, composer, producer and educator Terri Lyne Carrington opens up about her extraordinary 40-year career in jazz. From her groundbreaking Grammy win as the first woman to receive Best Jazz Instrumental Album to her work with legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Joni Mitchell, Terri shares her insights on breaking barriers, leadership, an...

Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast! In this powerful debut episode, Grammy-nominated host Maria Mendes speaks with Dutch-Caribbean soul, jazz, and gospel sensation Shirma Rouse. With over 20 years of experience, Shirma has become a trailblazer in music and a voice for empowerment. From her celebrated tribute to Aretha Franklin to her inspiring humanitarian work with children in need, Shirm...

Coming January 28! The Sisterhood of Sound podcast launches with weekly episodes every Tuesday.  In the first episode, Grammy-nominated host Maria Mendes sits down with Dutch soul, gospel, and jazz sensation Shirma Rouse. Celebrate the resilience, creativity, and artistry of women shaping the future of music. Plus, hear the exclusive theme song, composed by Maria Mendes especially for this podcast...