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Notes From Her

The podcast that encourages women and others to embrace their inner multicultural melody!

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Notes From Her

Notes From Her is a podcast encompassing unique conversations on music, social issues, news, faith, culture and women empowerment through the MOC’s perspective. MOC’s stands for “Musicians of Color,” a term originally coined by host and creator Xochitl Hernandez.

Xochitl sits down to interview women of color singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, performers, and leaders in the industry both classical and non-classical. The purpose is to provide a platform for these women to amplify their stories, which are otherwise marginalized narratives,  speak on social issues like gender and ethnic disparity in the music industry, as well as give tips and advice for listeners resonating with this career field. Tune in every Monday to hear powerful stories and advice from Notes From Her’s great MOCs.

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Start by listening to some episodes:

  • Shaniee Kennedy’s Testimony and What It Means to Walk By Faith (Part 3)
  • Shaniee Kennedy On Being a Black Artist/Educator, Disparities in Arts Accessibility, & the Importance of Accessible Music Education + Factual Benefits of Music on All-Around Health and Success! (Part 2)
  • All About Music Educator Shaniee Kennedy and Finding Ways to Serve the Community Through Arts Advocacy For All (Part 1)
  • Ixya Herrera on Breaking Free from Latina Stereotypes & Embracing Her Inner "Adelita" (Part 4)
  • Ixya Herrera on Mexican Music & Using It To Globally Unify, Surpass Barriers, Embrace Cultural Roots, & Reclaim Indigeneity (Part 3)
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Episodes available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and SoundCloud!

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You were created on purpose, for a purpose. You have something no one else has. BIPOC storytelling in the arts is important.. In discussing with international opera star Raehann Bryce Davis @raehannbrycedavis on how to make opera attractive to people of ALL ages socioecnomic backgrounds, and ethnicities, it's clear that people want to see a performance that reflects them and their story. International Opera Star Raehann Bryce Davis's interview was so good, it had to be split up into three parts! From discussions on diversity and innovation in art, to keeping your mental health sane during COVID-19, we talk about it all! Said by Black International Opera Singer, Raehann Bryce Davis. What's your art? Happy #internationalwomensday ! Notes From Her today and EVERYDAY continues to be the podcast that encourages women and others (not just women) to embrace their inner multicultural melody. How can you empower women today and everyday? Latinas, and really any type of ethnicity, come in all different types of colors, shapes, and sizes. Based upon that, not every Latina's or woman of color's experience is the same, becasue based on looks, skin color, socioeconomic status, etcetera, there is a level of privilege and discirmination one may experience based upon these things. Happy Throwback Thursday to another past Notes From Her episode! Maria Elena Altany is an LA-based soprano opera singer. Her work with The Industry LA is innovative such as perofmring operas in cars and Grand Central Train Station! In this episode she discusses how her art saved her life, colorism, motherhood, mental health tips, and more! Opera singer Maria Elena Altany gives advice to those who have a passion for their craft/art but may have a full-time job doing soemthing else. It doesn't make you any less of an artist, it just means that you are making money doing one thing while holding your art forever in your heart. Leyla Guerrero @leyladiva.wav shares how as a follower of God, she knows who she truly works for, whether it's in the recording studios or the church's worship team, wherever she goes, she is a light set out to complete a kingdom-mission.

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