Sisterhood of Sound
Sisterhood of Sound
Podcast Description
Join Grammy-nominated artist Maria Mendes as she dives into the minds of the most groundbreaking women in music today. Through seven thought-provoking questions inspired by Proust’s questionnaire, each episode reveals the challenges, triumphs, and untold stories behind their journeys to success. Bold voices, extraordinary journeys—every week, tune in to be inspired!
Check out exclusive content on Patreon | Patreon.com/mariamendesjazz
Production Team:
Host and Producer | Maria Mendes
Original Song | Maria Mendes
Mixing and Mastering | Disquesi Studios
Branding Design | Liliana Carvalho
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on empowerment, representation, and breaking barriers for women in music, covering themes such as the experiences of women in jazz, the power of mentorship, and the challenges in cross-genre music, with episode highlights including Ella Bric discussing her Latin Grammy win and Varijashree Venugopal sharing her transformative journey in Indian classical music.
Join Grammy-nominated artist Maria Mendes as she dives into the minds of the most groundbreaking women in music today. Through seven thought-provoking questions inspired by Proust’s questionnaire, each episode reveals the challenges, triumphs, and untold stories behind their journeys to success. Bold voices, extraordinary journeys—every week, tune in to be inspired!
Check out exclusive content on Patreon | Patreon.com/mariamendesjazz
Production Team:
Host and Producer | Maria Mendes
Original Song | Maria Mendes
Mixing and Mastering | Disquesi Studios
Branding Design | Liliana Carvalho
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 has built an impressive career, working with icons like Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, the Metropole Orkest, and more. A nominee for the Edison Jazz/World Awards and named Best Backing Vocalist at Eurovision 2013, she is known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt tributes to Aretha Franklin.
🔥 Which one of your favorite songs best represents the concept of a broken heart?
Beyond music, Shirma is also an ambassador for Nationaal Fonds Kinderhulp, using her platform to support children in need through music and education. She has released seven studio albums and even combined her love for music and food in her cookbook and TV show, Shirma’s Soul Food.
🎧 Watch & listen now—available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!
📢 Missed the full episode? Catch the deep dive into Shirma’s career! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dkINEpgJOokPDJGiTDQmn?si=CCVFcLg_TPCd3-SJoRzTyA
Follow Shirma Rouse: https://shirmarouse.com
Follow Maria Mendes: https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=VeJhDaqLTWi5FonQDfSN3Q
AUDIO
THE BEST OF ME https://music.apple.com/nl/album/the-best-of-me/370890467?i=370890481&l=en-GB
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