Evangelia grew up commuting between her grandmother’s small farm on the Greek island of Crete and her parents’ home in New Jersey on the American East Coast - both of which have influenced her music style. An Evangelia song blends modern pop music with sounds from her Greek roots which I found fascinating. By fusing American pop culture with traditional Greek elements, Evangelia honors her ancestors while also creating a legacy of her own. Her art connects to people through a message of being confidently in love with yourself, with someone else, and with what is most important to you. Evangelia inspires us all to live life with “meraki”, a Greek word that means ‘to do something with love, passion, and a whole lot of soul.