Inspired

Jordan Alexander on learning to express herself through pop music

By Xtra Video • February 21, 2020 3:01 pm EDT

Toronto-based singer, songwriter and actor Jordan Alexander breaks down her songwriting process and discusses why it’s important to create space in art for minority voices.

Listen to songs by Jordan Alexander here, plus more tracks from other Xtra featured artists like Ché, Sydanie, Witch Prophet, and more.

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