Musical Roots and Early Influences

The music career of Nidra Johnson is deeply influenced by her family background. Growing up with a father who is a renowned jazz musician and a mother who was a singer-songwriter, she was surrounded by live music and artistic expression from an early age. The eclectic music scene in their home fostered her passion for music during her formative years in Santa Monica, where she participated in school orchestras and bands. Despite not attending college, her musical upbringing paved the way for her entry into the music scene, particularly within the women's music community.