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
Host & Producer | Maria Mendes
Original Song | Maria Mendes
Mix & Mastering | Marius Holland & Disquesi Studios
Branding Design | Liliana Carvalho
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.
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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.
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Nicole Zuraitis – https://www.nicolezuraitis.com
Maria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz
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