Rhythm Cafe MKE | Maximiano | Meet the Artist

Send us Fan MailMeet Maximiano, a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose music is a soulful blend of heritage, identity, and raw human experience.Maximiano (the 4th!) shares how his artistic journey—from classical violin to soaking up the "hipster nonsense" of indie rock like Wilco and Sufjan Stevens—was fundamentally shaped by his parents and his deep connection to his family's ancestry."I know now forgiveness bleeds, and somehow it's in me."In this segment, Maximiano discusses how embracing his identity as a mixed-race, non-binary, queer artist was a crucial building block for his professional music career. He explores how his style defies strict labels, living comfortably in the liminal space between Folk, Indie, and Americana, and explains why he writes songs out of "necessity"—to be a companion for feelings that are too difficult or embarrassing to express.Finally, hear about the unique magic of the Milwaukee music scene and how its supportive, non-competitive spirit has fostered his growth.Watch the full performance: Connect with Maximiano: [Link to Artist Website/Social Media]Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream