AN ARTIST. A RESEARCHER. A VOICE.

Andráe
Alexander, Ph.D.

Andráe Alexander’s Grammy trophy, with his name and songwriter credit on the plaqueGrammy Award winner2022 Album of the Year
Jon Batiste · We Are
Songwriter

Composer, Songwriter, Producer,
Music Director, Arranger & Performer

I create music for recordings, film and live productions, and help artists and organizations make informed decisions about strategy, innovation and the music business.

Andráe Alexander wearing a black hat and coat against a light background
Recording Academy
2022 Grammy Album of the Year · Jon Batiste's We Are
USC
USC Thornton Assistant Professor of Practice · Music Industry Studies
Sage Publishing
Sage author & editor Music industry scholarship and publishing

SELECTED SPEAKING & RECOGNITION

TEDxPrincetonU
TEDxPrincetonUTEDx speaker
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of MusicSpeaking engagement
GRAMMY Museum
GRAMMY MuseumSpeaking event venue
City of Los Angeles
City of Los AngelesEvent recognition

City of Los Angeles event at the GRAMMY Museum, organized by Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr.; recipient of a City recognition plaque.

01 / LISTEN NOW

Start with the music.

R&B and soul are home for me. Start here, then explore the recordings and collaborations behind the work.

A longtime collaborator and music director for Allee Willis, I co-wrote The D and appear in The World According to Allee Willis.

Have the Bottle — Andráe Alexander cover artwork

FEATURED RECORDING

Have the Bottle

Andráe Alexander · R&B / Soul

Listen to the recording on Spotify.

Listen on Spotify ↗

02 / STAY IN THE LOOP

Join the community
with Andráe.

Choose the email lists that interest you. Get one free ebook for each list you join, with download links together in one welcome email after you confirm your email address. Select one, two, or all three lists.

Email list 01

New releases, live performances, and updates on creative projects.

Email list 02

Speaking engagements, consulting insights, workshops, and practical perspectives on music, business, leadership, and AI.

Email list 03

New books, digital guides, workshops, courses and educational resources.

03 / A CONVERSATION ABOUT CULTURE

What happens when the next cultural icon is not human?

My TEDxPrincetonU talk explores AI performers, creative power and the future of human cultural influence.

Watch the published TEDx talk

SPEAKING & CONSULTING

Ideas with
real-world impact.

Music industry strategy, artificial intelligence, innovation and the people affected by both.

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RESEARCH & BOOKS

Questions worth
exploring.

Music industry research, consumer behavior, cultural influence, scholarly writing and educational resources.

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