Travis Atria is a distinguished author and musician whose multifaceted career spans acclaimed literary works and notable musical achievements.

Literary Contributions

Atria's writing has been featured in esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Believer, and Wax Poetics. His debut book, Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield, co-authored with Todd Mayfield, is the definitive biography of soul legend Curtis Mayfield. This work received an honorable mention from the Society of Midland Authors, an organization that has previously recognized literary figures like Kurt Vonnegut and Studs Terkel. The biography has been translated into Spanish and German.

In his subsequent work, Better Days Will Come Again: The Life of Arthur Briggs, Jazz Genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi Prison Camp, Atria chronicles the compelling journey of jazz trumpeter Arthur Briggs. This narrative traverses significant historical periods, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Jazz Age in Paris, culminating in Briggs's internment in a Nazi prison camp during World War II.

Musical Endeavors

As a musician, Atria's compositions have been featured on platforms such as the Sony film Love Again, FX's Better Things, MTV's The Real World, and GQ.com. He has performed at prominent festivals including Bonnaroo and SXSW. His album Boa Noite was acclaimed by The Fire Note as the best of the year. His most recent album, Juliet (2023), has garnered critical acclaim for its artistic depth and innovation.