“I am fortunate to have parents who encouraged my interest in music. I hope to reach a wider section of society – musicians, music aficionados, casual listeners and anyone who is interested in learning more. ” Today’s woman dreamer, Sonali Tambe is a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) specialist for the local government and also a dedicated classical musician, Sonali reflects on her the beginning of her musical journey, starting in the fifth grade, the challenges she faced in continuing her music education when she moved to the U.S, the key musical influencers in her life, the rising classical music scene in Greater Boston, and how she balances it all. We hope you enjoy her inspiring story!
Read MoreIn a nutshell, music keeps my boat afloat. It's my daily tonic. Being an engineer by training, my brain loves mathematical patterns and I love creating music.” Today’s woman dreamer, Sudha Subbaraman (aka Sudha Kumar), is an inspiring woman in the classical music space. In this inspiring interview with Women Who Win, Sudha reflects on what sparked her passion for music, how she made music during the pandemic, and her exciting upcoming projects! Enjoy her inspiring story!
Read More“Intentional, borderless, and Connecting. With the music I make, I aim to bring people around the world together.” Today’s woman dreamer, Annette Phillip, is a woman to know in the music industry. A versatile vocalist from Kerala, India, Annette is the Artistic Director of Berklee India Ensemble. In this inspiring interview, Annette brings exciting news: The Berklee India Ensemble debut album “Shuruaat” has been nominated for the Grammys in 2023 for Best Global Music Album. She reflects on her journey as a musician, the process of making this record, and shares her gratitude for this momentous achievement! Enjoy her story!
Read More“It means the world to me to use our common language, music, to foster stronger relationships with each other and bring happiness into lives, one song at a time.” Today’s woman dreamer, Chithra Ramakrishnan has had a lifelong passion for South Indian Classical Music, which eventually inspired her to found ShruthiUK, a non-profit organisation intent on making the South Indian Arts more accessible in the Western world. In this interview with Women Who Win, she reflects on her journey in the music world, and how music teaches us about concepts like unity, tolerance, and connection. Enjoy!
Read More“The ENDORPHINS tour is coming through 6 cities in the US. First stop is Boston at The Sinclair in Cambridge. My goal is to give my fans a boost of ENDORPHINS during the show, leaving them smiling and sweating by the end.” Today’s woman dreamer, Evan Giia, a rising electronic pop artist , is about to kick-off her exciting headline tour. A Brooklyn based musician and Berklee College of Music alum, Evan is one to watch in the music scene! A classically trained opera singer with a passion for electronic and pop music, Evan’s unique sound has garnered 20 million streams on Spotify, and she has performed at top music including Coachella and Firefly. To our Boston women dreamers - do you have plans this weekend? Check Evan’s concert at The Sinclair in Cambridge. Check out Evan’s story and details on the concert in the article!
Read More”I grew up in an environment of Classical Music . As a kid it was sheer luck to be cuddled by maestros” Coming from a six generation family of renowned classical musicians, today’s woman dreamer, Mita Nag, an award-winning female sitarist, is the torch-bearer of that powerful legacy. , being the granddaughter of Gokul Nag and daughter of Padmashree Pandit Manilal Nag. She shares her fond memories growing up in a musical household, starting her classical music journey at the age of four, and an interesting story of her grandfather giving Pandit Ravishankar his first lessons. A truly inspiring woman, enjoy her story below.
Read More“Let’s not forget the fact that radio and entertainment are often ran by men, and women are often overlooked or ignored. As a black woman I wanted to change that.” Today’s woman dreamer, Danielle Johnson, is the first black woman to own a digital radio station in Boston. Originally a nursing student, she later realized her true calling. She is now the Owner of Spark FM, Boston’s go-to Urban and Caribbean station. From Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley amongst many inspiring guests and talented musicians, her station brings the Boston communities together and raises awareness of the importance of women and minorities in the radio world.
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