An expansive, creative world - that has been the vocation in which Brandon Valdivia pursues in a life dedicated to music, family and heritage. Living up to his artistic namesake, Mas Aya, is both a nod to his grandmother’s hometown in Nicaragua, and a testament to his exploration in sound that exceeds boundaries and traverses landscapes.
Read MoreMelissa Haughton is a community-focused writer, marketer and audio producer passionate about the ways stories can connect us. From her homebase in Toronto or across the pond, Melissa weaves an array of creativity within her personal and professional realms. In this episode, we’ll learn more about Seuxlow, and the tunes that have been a sonic companion to Melissa’s journey to date; from the records she grew up with in a musical household, to vivid festival moments, the small, yet meaningful connections, one makes in big rooms, and much more.
Read MoreLike the directions of a map, the details of an atlas, the markers on a route, Juana Hermida is a community connector beyond borders. Traversing the world, enriching herself in wonder amidst endless exploration, Juana’s sonic landscape is vast and reflective of her journey to date. In this episode, we discuss the music that has shaped her life and career - from the riffs that ran through childhood memories, spiritual experiences in Bahia, Brazil, key collaborations that bear great gifts, and the records that spin while finding a sense of place.
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