Music hits differently when it carries a raw authenticity and isn’t polished for perfection or numbers.

In this episode, I sit down with Ida Gratte (pronounced ID-duh GRAHT-tuh) for a real conversation about why she creates and what keeps her rooted in it. We talk about how music creates magical moments between the artist and the listener, moments that transcend sound and reach the soul to create a connection that stays with you.

We also get into her upcoming documentary releasing April 18th. It follows her through her summer tour, studio sessions, rehearsals, and the quieter in-between moments. For the first time, she opens up about a period of overworking and what it took to come back from that. There’s no filter on it. Just her, as she is.

Her new music carries that same level of honesty. Her latest album includes songs that speak on domestic violence and the emotional weight that comes with it. Nothing about Ida is surface level or done for the sake of it. Everything she does is done with honesty, passion, and the type of authenticity we foster here in the Lioness Ink & Insight pridelands.

Where To Find Ida

If you want to explore more of Ida’s world, you can listen to her music below, watch the documentary when it releases on YouTube, and follow her on Instagram to stay connected with everything she’s creating.

Documentary 🎥 (releasing April 18th)

Listen to her music below after the podcast.

- Angelia N. Bailey 🫶🖤

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