“Listening to the stories told in jazz music and how those artists expressed their truths about the times and what they were dealing with is what struck me the most.”

American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress

Andra Day, born Cassandra Monique Batie, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She has won a Grammy Award, a Children's and Family Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and has also been nominated for an Academy Award. She is best known for her work as a singer and performer, moving between music and acting. Her recognition spans both fields, reflecting a career that has brought her major honors in recording and screen performance.