EXTRA 5 is a brand-new 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!

In this special segment, award-winning musical theater actress, singer, and producer Sissi Martins takes a break from the stage to get candid in our lightning-round Q&A — from favorite roles and dream collaborations to what inspires her beyond the spotlight. Known for starring in Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and voicing Disney heroines like Raya and Belle, Sissi opens up with humor, warmth, and authenticity.

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Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!

Award-winning musical theater actress, singer, and producer Sissi Martins takes us behind the curtain of her two-decade career in music and theater. From starring in hit productions like The Last 5 Years, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Zorro to voicing iconic Disney characters like Raya, Dolores (Encanto), and Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Sissi has become one of Portugal’s most versatile and beloved performers.

A winner of the TV show A Tua Cara Não Me É Estranha and founder of the MTL Foundation, she advocates for women’s empowerment and LGBTQ+ rights while building bridges between Broadway and Portugal. With warmth, humor, and heart, she reflects on artistry, identity, and purpose on and off stage.

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EXTRA 5 is a brand-new 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!

In this special segment, three-time GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist, composer, and visual artist Cécile McLorin Salvant lets her imagination run free in a bold and personal Q&A. Known for blending storytelling, theater, and jazz with fearless creativity, she reveals witty, inspiring, and surprising sides of her artistry.

🎧 Watch & listen now to the FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!

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Maria Mendes – www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz & SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=-l7u7xiDRp-SEoUKQ8ZDww

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Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is an American vocalist, composer, and lyricist celebrated for revitalizing forgotten songs with theatrical flair, narrative depth, and striking originality. With seven studio albums as a bandleader, she has become one of the most visionary voices in contemporary jazz.

A recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, the Doris Duke Artist Award, and the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize, Cécile bridges tradition and innovation through her bold storytelling and musical intelligence. In this episode, she opens up about her artistic process, visual art, and Ogresse—her self-written cantata now evolving into an animated film.

Cécile has collaborated with Sullivan Fortner, Fred Hersch, Darcy James Argue, Aaron Diehl Trio, Alexa Tarantino, and performed with leading orchestras including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Metropole Orkest, and The Knights.

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Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is an American vocalist, composer, and lyricist celebrated for revitalizing forgotten songs with theatrical flair, narrative depth, and striking originality. With seven studio albums as a bandleader, she has become one of the most visionary voices in contemporary jazz.

A recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, the Doris Duke Artist Award, and the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize, Cécile bridges tradition and innovation through her bold storytelling and musical intelligence. In this episode, she opens up about her artistic process, visual art, and Ogresse—her self-written cantata now evolving into an animated film.

Cécile has collaborated with Sullivan Fortner, Fred Hersch, Darcy James Argue, Aaron Diehl Trio, Alexa Tarantino, and performed with leading orchestras including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Metropole Orkest, and The Knights.

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!
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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/mariamendesjazz

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Cécile McLorin Salvant – https://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.com
Maria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz
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#ContemporaryJazz #VocalJazz #JazzCulture #BehindTheMusic
#JazzCreatives #MusicAndArt #VisualArtInJazz #JazzVocalist #JazzAtLincolnCenter #MetropoleOrkest
#WomenComposers #JazzIcons #grammywinner #grammynominee

EXTRA 5 is a brand-new 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!

In this special segment, GRAMMY and three-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated Colombian artist ALEMOR brings her energy and heart to a playful, personal Q&A. Known for her soulful blend of Latin, pop, and indie influences, Alemor opens up about musical dreams, creative joy, and the tracks that hit hardest—even when they never hit the charts.

🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sisterhoodofsound/episodes/Alemor-Latin-Soul--Independent-Power--Sisterhood-of-Sound-25-e34ubo6

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Maria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz

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Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!

Three-time Latin GRAMMY nominee and GRAMMY nominee ALEMOR is a Colombian singer-songwriter blending Latin, pop, and soul across a powerful independent music career. With two studio albums as a bandleader, she’s earned acclaim while staying fully in control of her production and artistic vision.

In this episode, Alemor reflects on forging her path without a major label, her volunteer work with the nonprofit TECHO, and collaborations with Nicole Horbath, Tiare, Ignacio Arocena, and more. From Bogotá to the world stage, Alemor is part of a new generation of Latin artists redefining the industry on their own terms.

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!
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EXTRA 5 is a brand-new 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!

In this special segment, GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger Alana Da Fonseca shares unexpected insights and fun reflections—stepping away from the studio to reveal the lighter side of her journey. Known for shaping soundtracks for Pitch Perfect, Disney, Netflix and more, Alana opens up about creative dreams, guilty pleasures, and the songs that colour her life.

🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sisterhoodofsound/episodes/Alana-da-Fonseca-Sound-Engineering--Producing-for-Film--Icons--Purpose--Sisterhood-of-Sound-23-e34uba4

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Welcome to the Sisterhood of Sound Podcast!

GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger Alana Da Fonseca has shaped the sound of major film, TV, and animation hits over the past two decades. From Pitch Perfect to The Addams Family and beyond, she’s crafted music for over 100 soundtracks across platforms like Disney and Netflix.

In this episode, Alana opens up about her collaborations with global icons like Daft Punk, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, and Sean Paul — and her deep commitment to mentoring young women in production, as well as queer unhoused youth through songwriting. She also serves on key Recording Academy committees for advocacy and equity in the studio world.

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday!
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Maria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz | Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53?si=VeJhDaqLTWi5FonQDfSN3Q⁠

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EXTRA 5 is a brand-new 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!

In this special segment, two-time GRAMMY-winning producer and jazz-inspired family music creator Lucy Kalantari opens up in our fast-paced Q&A. With decades in music, her sound has shaped classrooms, family homes, and even shows like Dora the Explorer. From her work on GRAMMY U and We Are Moving the Needle to making kids and adults dance alike, this one’s full of heart and surprises.

🎧 Watch & listen now to FULL EPISODE — available on all streaming platforms:

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Maria Mendes: www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz

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