EXTRA 5 with Lakecia Benjamin | Sisterhood of Sound Podcast #34

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, 5× GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin joins us for a quick, bold, and brilliantly candid Q&A. Known for her electrifying presence on stage and her powerful fusion of jazz, soul, and contemporary music, Lakecia brings humor, honesty, and unstoppable energy to this rapid-fire session.With a career spanning 20+ years — including collaborations with McCoy Tyner, Ravi Coltrane, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and The Roots — Lakecia has become one of the defining voices of modern jazz. She is also the founder of Women of the World, an initiative dedicated to empowering women musicians and expanding equity in jazz education.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!Missed the full conversation? Check out the main episode for an inspiring deep dive into Lakecia’s artistic vision, leadership, and advocacy for women in jazz.Follow:Lakecia Benjamin – https://www.lakeciabenjamin.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazz |Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53#Podcast #MusicIndustry #Shorts #SisterhoodOfSound #LakeciaBenjamin #WomenInJazz #Saxophonists #JazzInnovation #WomenComposers #CreativeVoices #JazzEducation #JazzAdvocacy #ModernJazz #MariaMendes #MariaMendesJazz #GrammyNominee #LatinGrammyNominee #WomenInMusic #BehindTheMusic