ROOTS RADIO 018: “Creation” ft. Mara Hruby and Co-Hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii

Roots Radio

Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 18, co-hosts Lisa Bonta Sumii and Richie Nuñez have a conversation with Mara Hruby, a jazz musician and soulful storyteller.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and music of this rising star from Oakland, CA. With influences ranging from Julie London and Patsy Cline to The Moonglows, Curtis Mayfield, and Brook Benton, Mara Hruby has crafted a unique sound that blends alternative jazz, soul, and R&B.

We start by exploring Mara's debut EP, "From Her Eyes," where soulfully covers classics originally performed by men, adding her own feminine touch to each song. We then dive into Mara's sophomore EP, "Archaic Rapture," which received critical acclaim and reached the coveted #1 spot on iTunes Jazz charts within the first week of its release. To end our conversation, we get a special sneak peek of her unreleased song “Offering You My Love,” which is the title track of her upcoming original album. Throughout the discussion, Mara shares with us the inspiration behind each song and the emotional journey that led her to create these masterpieces. Join us as we delve into the soulful sound of Mara Hruby and explore the creative power and sentimental care that she pours into her music.