Zāna is an Oakland-bred pop singer-songwriter based out of NYC, with Lebanese and Serbo-Croatian roots. As a multi-instrumentalist with a soulful and sultry voice, she incorporates melodies and rhythms from different genres, such as Arabic, Latin, Balkan, RnB, and other influences to create what she calls her “Gypsy Pop” sound. Her debut EP, The Beauty of Zora, is a play on her first name “Zana” meaning “Beauty” in Arabic and her middle name “Zora” meaning “Dawn” in Serbo-Croatian. Most importantly, it’s a dedication to her Nana Zora, who suffered from schizophrenia. Zora was brilliant and beautiful, and—like many of us—had her mental health struggles. Zāna addresses some of her own mental health struggles in the EP, such as anxiety, depression, paranoia, and, in turn, insomnia. The thread that ties her music together is the strength that comes with being vulnerable. It’s important to her that her music brings you comfort, joy, and the free-spirited attitude to showcase your killer dance moves. Her latest EPs, This Is Autumn, For Winter, and Every Spring, are out now. Stay tuned for the last of the season EPs, Feeling Summer, coming very soon. Visit Zāna’s website (www.zanazora.com) for links to her music, socials, upcoming shows, and more.