Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer, composer, piano player and music educator. Rooted in Jazz, R&B, Folk, and songwriter traditions, her work is known for its lyrical clarity and emotional vulnerability. Wonderland Magazine described Sokolov-Gonzalez as having a  “…a seamless and sultry style that burst with vitality and vigour… delving into emotive, vulnerable songwriting and delivering stunning vocal performances.”

Coming from a musical family, Raina was exposed to a wide range of artistic influences as a child and music was a means of expression from a very early age. She went on to graduate from Bard College where she has a BA in Music Composition and Performance. She has performed at venues such as Joe’s Pub, Brooklyn Bowl, MoMaPS1, Roulette, Jazz and Lincoln Center, Homer Center for the Arts, Mohonk Mountain House, Sons D’Hiver Festival, and many others. Sokolov-Gonzalez has been a featured vocalist with artists such as William Parker, D.D. Jackson, and many others. She has been an artist in residence at Millay Center for the Arts (2023), Ancram Center for the Arts (2024), and was a member of the Joe’s Pub Working Group ‘24-’25.

Releasing her first songs in 2018, Raina’s debut album ‘If They’re Mine’ was released in 2021, garnering over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Her forthcoming EP 'Habit' will be released in September 2025.