Summer Sundays: Sonica at Summer Sundays In The Park at Travers Park

Summer Sundays in The Park, from the Jackson Heights Beautification Group presents SONICA, live in concert at Travers Park in Jackson Heights, Queens.

SONICA
Thana Alexa - voice, loops/ effects, percussion, compositions
Nicole Zuraitis - voice, keyboards, compositions
Julia Adamy - voice, bass, compositions
SONICA is an exciting trio formed by three powerhouse women - Grammy nominated artists Thana Alexa and Nicole Zuraitis and one of NYC’s most versatile and sought-after bassists, Julia Adamy. Together they incorporate vocal harmonies, vocal percussion, electronics, loops, bass and keyboards into their unique original music and modern arrangements. Fusing jazz with elements of pop, soul and folk, SONICA captivates audiences with their unique ability to redefine American music. The group was formed by a desire to make and share music between a group of women expanding on the sonic possibilities that human voices can create together, oftentimes without the need for harmonic instruments. It has allowed all three members to expand their comfort zones and try new things in a safe, creative setting....

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Summer Sundays in The Park, from the Jackson Heights Beautification Group presents SONICA, live in concert at Travers Park in Jackson Heights, Queens.

SONICA
Thana Alexa - voice, loops/ effects, percussion, compositions
Nicole Zuraitis - voice, keyboards, compositions
Julia Adamy - voice, bass, compositions
SONICA is an exciting trio formed by three powerhouse women - Grammy nominated artists Thana Alexa and Nicole Zuraitis and one of NYC’s most versatile and sought-after bassists, Julia Adamy. Together they incorporate vocal harmonies, vocal percussion, electronics, loops, bass and keyboards into their unique original music and modern arrangements. Fusing jazz with elements of pop, soul and folk, SONICA captivates audiences with their unique ability to redefine American music. The group was formed by a desire to make and share music between a group of women expanding on the sonic possibilities that human voices can create together, oftentimes without the need for harmonic instruments. It has allowed all three members to expand their comfort zones and try new things in a safe, creative setting.
The group has developed a new genre defying sound that highlights their unique instrumentation and lush soundscape.
Their performances have included The Jazz Gallery, Birdland, The 55 Bar, Rockwood Music Hall and online forums in these new virtual times.
Their upcoming release - fully produced, mixed and engineered by Alexa - will be out in September 2022 on Outside In Music.

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