Singer/Songwriter and guitarist Abraham Alexander has an incredible life story: born in Greece to Nigerian parents, he immigrated to the US when he was 11. Months after that move, his mother died, putting Abraham into foster care until he was adopted at age 16. He was extremely athletic when he was young and found community through sports and encouragement from his parents, who actually had an intervention with him in order to convince him to pursue music.

Our conversation encompasses the story of his life as well as his connection to Leon Bridges and Gary Clark, Jr. Abraham also is so generous to answer some questions about his experience as a black man. We talk about his younger self not fitting in with an all white class in Greece and being adopted by white parents. We also got into the topic of being an athlete and how his football coach would not let him quit (this was after he realized he meant to sign up for soccer as a young European kid in Texas). This led to one of the most important mentors and experiences of his young life. I am very grateful that he was willing to have these conversations!

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