"when the poems do what they do" is the title of the debut record by poet and organizer aja monet and it takes us on a musical and lyrical journey of what words can do. From ancestry to political activism and vulnerable self-expression, the record is a document of the true power of poetry and jazz. In our conversation, aja shares detailed insights about the visions behind it.
Alma has not only gained recognition for releasing her work as a solo artist, but also for writing songs for Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX and others. We met the Finnish pop darling backstage at her hometown festival this year.