Raye Zaragoza

Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who challenges traditional expectations placed on women as they age. Her album Hold That Spirit explores themes of self-investment, joy, and the female experience. The album’s feminist undercurrent is evident in songs like “Strong Woman,” which celebrates female strength, and “Not A Monster,” which candidly addresses Zaragoza’s personal struggles. She collaborated exclusively with female artists on the album, aiming to create a communal, emotionally safe space to process a breakup and make honest art about her life. Zaragoza also hopes to provide visibility for Indigenous artists and foster a sense of community through her music. In addition to her music, Zaragoza is a songwriter for Netflix’s animated children’s series Spirit Rangers and has just finished touring nationally in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan, bringing representation and a fresh perspective to the classic story.