EXTRA 5 with Nicole Zuraitis | Sisterhood of Sound Podcast #36

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.🎧 Watch & listen now — available on all streaming platforms & YouTube!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.Follow:Nicole Zuraitis – https://www.nicolezuraitis.comMaria Mendes – https://www.instagram.com/mariamendesjazzSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BTAvohFPOilgPk8Mddv53