{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 149 Thana Alexa, vocalist, composer, producer","description":" Last week I provided the link to hear my friend, Margaret Dulaney\u2019s story \u201cThe Age of Atrocity\u201d, where she encourages us to let goodness, kindness, honor and love shine, even in the midst of atrocity.&amp;nbsp; Well, my guest today is someone who embodies such an enlightened perspective. On the day that domestic terrorists stormed the U. S. Capitol, a dear friend of today\u2019s guest lost their home and everything they owned in an electrical fire. Listen to how today\u2019s guest created a relief fund for her friend, and please join me in contributing  to the power of kindness and generosity.  My guest today is Thana Alexa. Thana is an extraordinarily creative vocalist, loop artist, composer and producer. Thana\u2019s self-released, debut album \u201cOna\u201d, which means \u201cShe\u201d in her native Croatian language, has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. Thana credits her empowering experience at the 2017 Women\u2019s March in D.C. as the inspiration for \u201cOna\u201d. She was moved by the stories of women, the voices of women, particularly the maternal lineage of immigrant women. \u201cOna\u201d poignantly reflects Thana\u2019s strength and authenticity, while capturing the cross-cultural, cross-generational universal messages that women carry throughout history. This completely grassroots, independent project, with seemingly insurmountable obstacles, paved the way for astounding, surprising, beautiful things to happen.  Thana\u2019s expansive open heart reaches beyond her musical career. Thana infuses her life with compassion, integrity and a deep belief in the human spirit. Check out the links for Thana\u2019s website, listen to her inspiring album \u201cOna\u201d, watch the beautiful music video, and please help her raise much needed funds for her dear friend with cerebral palsy, CJ Shearn. Enjoy the podcast!   Links:   Thana's Web Site Go Fund Me : CJ Shearn Apartment Fire Relief Fundraiser   Official Music Video for GRAMMY\u00ae Nominated ONA by Thana Alexa     Instagram:   @thana_alexa  @antoniodrums1  CJ Shearn Miama James  Downbeat Magazine Forbes Magazine Feature Margaret Dulaney's Listen Well: \u201cThe Age of Atrocity\u201d ","author_name":"Enlighten: Uplift &amp; Inspire","author_url":"http:\/\/www.enlighten.nyc","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/17584814\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/a3b04f\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/93679187"}