Musical Mujeres: Daymé Arocena & Girl Ultra

Welcome to a musical episode of Tamarindo where we speak to two Latinas making waves in the  music scene: Daymé Arocena and Girl Ultra. We also speak about how we can practice self-care as we continue to grapple with the atrocities in Gaza. Listen with care. Afro-Cuban soul star Dayme Arocena joins Tamarindo to talk about her first album in 5 years, Alkemi, produced by Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13. Blending neo-soul singing, Afro-Caribbean beats and modern pop, Daymé Arocena’s music is a spiritually charged exploration of Afro-Latin grooves that seamlessly fuses tradition and innovation. Catch her on July 20th For FREE here in Los Angeles at Grand Performances. RSVP: https://www.grandperformances.org/events/dayme-arocenaNext, we sit down with Singer/Songwriter Mariana "Nan" de Miguel, aka Girl Ultra, a Mexican singer-songwriter and a rising star in the Latin music scene. She is known for her smooth blend of R&B, rock, and eclectic urban influences. We discuss the inspiration behind her new EP 'blush,' and delve into the themes of youth and self-discovery. We talk about her experience performing at Coachella and how her diverse musical influences have shaped her unique sound. Speaking of music, here are TWO free opportunities to hang with Tamarindo and some of our favorite musicians: June 20th at 7pm: Join us for a free LIVE taping of Tamarindo with Las Cafeteras at the Pop-Hop in Lincoln Heights: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/live June 23 at 6pm: Tamarindo will emcee the Little Green Show with singer songwriter Irene Diaz in partnership with sustainable and mindful businesses. This will be at the Happier Camper Tadaa Coffee: 2960 Marsh St, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Free with RSVP: tamarindopodcast.com/events Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOWContribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.