Myrna

Jun 2, 2009 Artists

Birthplace: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Started DJing: January 2002 (in her bedroom)
Memorable Opening Sets & Guest Spots: Spacek (The Social-Orlando), Bugz in the Attic (The Bank Vault-Orlando), 100 Nights Celebration w/ Dr. Um (Speakeasy-Gainesville, Florida), CHRY 105.5 FM’s Best Kept Secret radio show (Toronto, Canada)
Always on Rotation: Fertile Ground, Cinematic Orchestra, Beady Belle, Julie Dexter, Abida Parveen, Roots Manuva, NuYorica—Totally Wired – Jazzbizniz Compilations, The Cure, Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, PJ Harvey and probably a few others
Influences & Inspirations: DJs: Sirka, Gilles Peterson, Khali, Riverside
Vocalists/Musicians: Bembe Segue, PJ Harvey, Betty Carter, Karen Carpenter, Bjork, Izzi Dunn, Beady Belle, Navasha Daya, Thom Yorke, Kathleen Hanna, ig culture, Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan (last two during her childhood) Artists/Revolutionaries: Barbara Kruger, Chuck Close, Frida Kahlo, Fela Kuti, Hugo Chavez
Other Affiliations: WPRK 91.5fm (October 95-Present), “Sound Travels� Radio Show (Jan 2002-Present), FloridaFutureJazz Collective (Founder, Jan 2002), League of Pissed Off Voters
Other Interests: Independent films (especially Spanish language & other international), antiglobalization/genderqueer/peace & justice movements, international travel, classic latin vinyl, scarabs, oceans, veggie food, learning to play bass, singing to her own beats
Special Radio Show Guests: Tortured Soul, DJ Spinna
One of Her Favorite Quotes: “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution.” – Emma Goldman

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