Sofia Grant

〰 sofia grant is a rising folk jazz artist from london. she writes music about climate collapse and our relationship with the natural world. 〰 her record 'Extinction', released on the iconic jazz re:freshed label, received radio plays from Jamz Supernova and Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music, Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2, J to Z on BBC Radio 3 and China Moses and Tony Minvielle on Jazz FM. of the EP, Femi Koleoso of Ezra Collective said on BBC 6 Music: “really excited about this record by Sofia Grant and really excited to see what she gets up to next”, characterising the tracks' "beauty and smoothness". 〰 sofia has worked as a session musician and vocalist for UK Jazz talents like Poppy Ajudha, PYJAEN and Donna Thompson, performing at venues such as Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms, Alexandra Palace for Later… with Jools Holland, Ronnie Scotts and Village Underground. she lived in Barcelona and was active on the improvised music scene before returning to her hometown of London to launch her project. 〰 founder of Higher Ground Jam Session, she is interested in creating spaces for improvisation and exploration without emphasis on product or outcome. working at the intersection of music and climate action, she explores how music can unlock different and more diverse kinds of activities to protect the planet. 〰