Latin Alternative Music Conference 2018

I had the privilege of being at the LAMC this year thanks to my friend Ivonne! The event is a weeklong series of events focused on more of the indie/alternative artists of the latin music industry.

Co-volunteer Monica and I 

Photo Credit to conference photographer/LAMC

From Billboard and  Bad Bunny/Hear This Music

DC Digs: Bossa Bistro and Lounge

Being in the DC area for 6 months now, I've done my absolute best to explore during free time and check out music and community events. I keep coming across this one spot featuring events that featured music and world cultures, one of my favorite combinations. It's called Bossa Bistro + Lounge in the Adams Morgan district of DC.

Putting Your Money Where Your Sources Are: Royalties, Nominations and Recognition.

The other week the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced. Amongst this year's bunch included L.L. Cool J, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Nina Simone and others. (I honestly was so shocked that Nina Simone was not inducted already...) 

The Magic of Moonlight Densetsu

This little melody haunts most of us who grew up watching the Sailor Moon anime. The theme is heard throughout the series and its incarnations: the theme songs, as background music, in the star locket. The above version is one of my absolute favorite versions.

Disrupting Academia Through A Hip-Hop Album

Rest in Peace Christina Grimmie

What I had to share this morning in response to the Christina Grimmie news. 

On #FreeKesha and a look at the state of women in music.

Happy New Year! Sorry, I’ve been MIA. But here’s a post because something big is happening for the state of women in music. 

If you don’t know, Kesha has been battling her record label Sony to end her contract so that she doesn’t have to work with her alleged rapist, producer Dr. Luke. The recent ruling was in favor of Sony, forcing Kesha to remain and work within the confines of her recording contract. This has resulted in the use of the hashtag #FreeKesha for fans and others to show their solidarity. Celebs, and especially other women in music, have come out publicly sharing their sentiments of support. 

Spotify’s Most Streamed

A few days ago, I came across this post on instagram… 

Let’s use our critical lens…