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EPISODE 133 - Thana Alexa
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Today, we’re joined by the extraordinary Thana Alexa, a Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer whose music defies boundaries. Known for her innovative approach, Thana seamlessly blends jazz with contemporary soul and world influences, using her voice as both a lyrical and experimental instrument. Her 2x Grammy-nominated album ONA is a powerful statement on womanhood, inspired by the immigrant women in her family and the broader experiences of women worldwide. Beyond her solo work, she co-leads the genre-bending trio SONICA and has created projects like Founding Mothers of Jazz to honor pioneering women in the genre. A force in the jazz community, she also co-founded Live From Our Living Rooms, the first virtual jazz festival during the pandemic, and serves as artistic director for Croatia’s Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival.
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