Podcast appearances and mentions of Divinity Roxx

Two-time Grammy-nominated Divinity Roxx headlines the first Levitt at the Falls concert. We explore how the series is growing and talk to Roxx ahead of her performance.

This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for World Wide Playdate. Roxx joins us with her band for a special live performance!

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GRAMMY Winning, NYC based singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds is a National Touring recording artist, early childhood educator and activist. For her original children's music, she has won a GRAMMY, 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, International Songwriting Competition, several Gold Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold Awards, Family Choice Awards and is a John Lennon Songwriting Award Finalist. Joanie has played at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center & Lincoln Center, Wolftrap, Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Billboard and The Washington Post. Joanie's 9th children's album, All the Ladies is a female empowerment folk collection and earned a GRAMMY Award in 2021 for Best Children's Album. Her recently released children's album titled "FREADOM," is a vibrant celebration of diverse literature and the freedom to read starring the multi-talented "Book Band" (Regina Carter, Divinity Roxx, SaulPaul, Oran Etkin and Cheryl B. Engelhardt.) Each song is inspired by a different children's picture book that has been removed from the shelves of libraries and schools in over 30 states nationwide. Find more at www.joanieleeds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA Y'ALL!!! It's finally time for the 2023 Radio Active Kids Halloween episode! We've got new (& new-ish) Halloweenish tunes by the likes of (in alphabetical order): 3 O'Clock Rock Records, Jackie B and the Mini Band, Boss Tootie, The Casco Bay Tummlers, Cowboy Andy and The Salamanders, Esther Crow, Danza Mostro, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Divinity Roxx, EVT Kids, fleaBITE, Gustafer Yellowgold, Here Comes Trouble, Koo Koo, Greg Lato, Liederkoffer, Simone Ludwig, Magic Bean Club, Marsha and the Positrons, Martin and Rose, Kate Micucci, MrBoodaddy, Mr. Evan V & the Jumping Jams Band, Mister Mojo, Pez al revés/Pata Punn/EVT Kids, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Susan Salidor, Strawbitty Yops, The Tallest Kid in the Room, Todd'n'Tina, Kelli Welli, & Key Wilde & Mr Clarke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's the playlist!

This week on Bass For The Culture we're doing a carpool interview with MC, Songwriter, Producer, Playwrite, and one of the funkiest Bass Players of our time, the goddess of low-end herself, Divinity Roxx "On Bass" Find out what legendary bassist was her first mentor (hint: not Vic), the surprising instrument she played before bass, the road to becoming an icon, plus much more!Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk7ZXSwoMkN281l2Vq74hEUg While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously!We'd love to hear from you, please send feedback and questions to Bassfortheculture@gmail.comCatch us on Instagram @bassforthculture and on Facebook| Bass For The Culture

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week on Radio Active Kids! I'm stoked to interview Jessa Campbell this week on the show--her new album Forest Flow is fantastic! Also, new tunes by Tim Kubart, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove (also ft. Brady Rymer), Divinity Roxx, Flor Bromley, Bee Parks and the Hornets, Aro, Marshmellow (also ft. Claudia Robin Gunn), Mr. Seth, #TheSlytherPuffs, Allie Jean, Charlie Faye & The Fanimals, plus a release ON VINYL by Justin Roberts!!! Here's the playlist!

Today's short features Grammy-nominated musician and artist Divinity Roxx the female bass legend, best known as the Musical Director and bass player in Beyonce's all-female band. Want to start your own podcast? Join 1000s just like us by signing up at www.DNAairwaves.com/captivate today!Mentioned in this episode:Captivate

Divinity Roxx and NaShantá Fletcher share Me + You and Happy & Healthy, two stories celebrating diverse families and moving and grooving to your own beautiful beat.    BOOK DESCRIPTION: Me + You by Divinity Roxx; illustrated by NaShantá Fletcher Page Length: 32 pages Ages 3 to 8 Diverse families and children celebrate one another in this catchy, hip-hop look at what family really means.   Happy & Healthy by Divinity Roxx; illustrated by NaShantá Fletcher Page Length: 32 pages Ages 3 to 8 Joyful children move and groove to their own beautiful beat in this vibrant hip-hop celebration of life and health. Every book purchase includes exclusive access to the catchy song...to sing along!   NOTABLE QUOTES: (9:35) “Growing up, my mom made sure that we always had nutritious dinners and lunches, and so I am still very much… I still very much do that for myself.” (10:44) “I recently started (very recently started) working from home, and I didn't realize how much being at a workplace and being surrounded by people makes me happy until I started working by myself and in this home.” (13:16) “Generally, when I think about writing for kids, I think about what I wanted to hear when I was a kid and what I may not have heard, what was missing.” (15:44) “I come up with song ideas based off of the children around me and my experience as a child. I still feel like that child inside of me. I really connect to her in so many ways.”  (18:56) “I wanted to make it, like, this authentic world, like the world I see around me, cuz I grew up in urban neighborhoods. I'm from Chicago. I live just outside the city now, but I wanted to illustrate the people that I see every day, like the people I see at the grocery store, at the park, or at the laundromat, because there are so many different types of people around us.”  (25:48) “Whatever you can imagine for yourself in your life, you can make it happen. Your imagination is so powerful that something that exists in your mind only can be output into the world as a very real and tangible thing. So go and dream big.” (26:17) “Don't feel like you have to be like everyone else. It's okay to be different. And we have to be kind to each other and respect what makes us all unique.”   ADDITIONAL LINKS: Divinity Roxx Website - www.diviroxxkids.com NaShantá Fletcher Website - nashanta.com Purchase the Book - Me + You Purchase the Book - Happy & Healthy Me + You Video (password required) Happy & Healthy Video (password required) TALK ABOUT THE EPISODE: Who is in your family? Who do you live with that is in your family? Who lives somewhere else, but is in your family? What makes someone (or something) family to you? Share your answers with a grownup. How are they similar? How are they different? What are ways you and your family stay healthy? What ways do you take care of your body? Your heart? Your mind? What is a new healthy habit that you would like to try? How does it feel to be noticed or celebrated by somebody? Have you read a book with a character that looks or acts or celebrates or believes similar to you? How does that feel to find a character similar to you and your family? How does it feel to read about characters different from you and your family?  We heard parts of three songs from Divinity Roxx today: “Me Plus You”, “Happy and Healthy”, and “Feeling Good”. Which song caught your attention? What was it about this song that made you sit up and notice? How did the song make you feel?   CREDITS: This podcast episode of The Children's Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.  Write to me or send me a message at matthewmakespods@gmail.com.  Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).  Our music is by Podington Bear.  Podcast hosting by Libsyn.  You can support the show and buy me a coffee at www.matthewcwinner.com. We are a proud member of Kids Listen, the best place to discover the best in kids podcasts. Learn more at kidslisten.org. Fellow teachers and librarians, want a way to explore building a stronger culture of reading in our communities? In The Reading Culture podcast, Beanstack co-founder Jordan Bookey hosts conversations that dive into beloved authors' personal journeys and insights into motivating young people to read. And I am a big fan! Check out the Reading Culture Podcast with Jordan Bookey, from Beanstack. Available wherever podcasts are found.   DISCLAIMER: Bookshop.org affiliate links provided for any book titles mentioned in the episode. Bookshop.org support independent bookstores and also shares a small percentage of any sales made through this podcast back to me, which helps to fund production of this show.  

This week on Radio Active Kids, I am so excited to have brand-new bilingual kindie band Musiquita performing LIVE in studio! It's going to be amazing, y'all. Also, new tunes by LOOPY TUNES, Divinity Roxx & Aaron Nigel Smith, The Pop Ups, Billy Jonas, Kid Pan Alley, Mr. Jon & Friends, The Swinging Belles, SING SONG PARTY TIME, Marsha and the Positrons, Suzanne Jamieson, The Weirdos Are Out, Todd'n'Tina, Joy Blooms, Macaroni Birthday & #HamsterHouse! The playlist is here!

Here's the playlist! I'm tired this week, so I'm doing something different on the show! This week, we'll play--in full!--two classic independent kids' albums that are long out of print & are absolutely amazing: Ride Through the Solar System by #MichaelStein & #BryanSmith (Michael is Jacob from The Pop Ups' dad!!!), and Magic Bike by Green Chili Jam Band! Both these albums hold up amazingly today, and I'm excited for folks to hear them! Also, songs by the 2021 children's album Recording Academy / GRAMMYs nominees: Alphabet Rockers, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Divinity Roxx, Justin Roberts, & Wendy & DB, plus wizard rock by The Swedish Shortsnouts, Solitary Snape, The 8th Horcrux & Luna (Not) Lovegood!

We're going back to a show from March 16, 2022, when we had the pleasure of hosting Divinity Roxx! We loved getting to chat with Divinity about everything from the love story between her and her wife, touring again after two years indoors, and all about her most recent album Ready, Set, Go!During this episode, we were sipping back with a glass of smooth and delish Butter Cab.  So grab a glass, sip back and get ready to JaM out and wind down. Cause this is JaMHappyHour, poured by JaM Cellars.Find Divinity Roxx online over at www.divinityroxx.com.Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!And find more music on Spotify, Apple Music, and many other streaming platforms.Find your favorite JaM Cellars wines by visiting us online, at JaMCellars.comAnd on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

(1:50)-Join us as we interview Grammy-nominated bassist Jonathan Lee Johnson of Tank And The Bangas! Find out how he got his start on bass, get into the knowledge that he dropped, and an exclusive announcement! (32:59)- We get into Divinity Roxx, Jessica Care Moore and Daughters of Betty! Also find out our picks on Between The Two, and much more!Please *Like*Subsribe*Share and follow us on IG and Facebook @bassfortheculture and we welcome all feedback you can reach us at Bassfortheculture@gmail.com

Today's guest on the show is Yani Marin. Yani is a Cuban-American actor/singer/dancer who can usually be seen on Broadway stages or your TV screen. A few highlights of her career are going on a World Tour dancing for Beyonce, Wicked, West Side Story, and a recurring role on the hit Amazon original show Jack Ryan. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of artists by sharing her personal experiences with honesty and vulnerability. During the pandemic Yani created Inspower Hour on IG Live, a safe space to celebrate and connect with her community. Yani Marin is currently in rehearsals for a new Broadway show. She is excited to get back on stage and express herself wholly as a true triple threat. She lives in Jersey with her amazingly talented wife Divinity Roxx and deliciously cuddly Lala the Chihuahua.In this episode we talk about.....What inspired Yani to start acting, singing, and dancingThe different types of doubts and insecurities Yani experienced in the dance industry and how she overcame themYani's experience touring with BeyoncéYani's experience of sharing with her family that the one she loved was a womanWhat show up and love action Yani will take for herself and others in 2022To learn more about Yani, visit the links below:Instagram:  @iamyanimarinFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Yanira.Marin.19/Website:  www.yanimarin.comTo learn more about Lorrine or order her Amazon Best Selling Book, visit the links below:Website:  https://beacons.page/lorrinepattersonFollow the Podcast on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/Please like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!

Divinity Roxx is a superstar bassist, and longtime member of Beyoncé's touring band. This time on The Children's Hour, she guest deejays the show, and answers all of our many questions about life as a rockstar.

BAO partage ses découvertes musicales avec vous. Coups de cœur connus et moins connus depuis la cabane... Cette semaine : Esperanza Spalding - Carole kaye - Rhonda Smith - Meshell Ndegeocello - Ida Nielsen - Gail Ann Dorsey - Divinity Roxx Le Coin du BaoBabe : https://www.radiolocalitiz.fr/le-coin-du-baobabe/ Titres diffusés : Esperanza Spalding - formwela 1 : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/formwela-1/1562207126?i=1562207127 Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walkin' : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/these-boots-are-made-for-walkin/1576574712?i=1576574977 Rhonda Smith - Sunshine : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/sunshine/259586352?i=259586928 Meshell Ndegeocello - The Way : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/the-way/358109200?i=358109278 Ida Nielsen - We Came 2 Get Funky : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/we-came-2-get-funky/1443342741?i=1443342744 David Bowie - Under Pressure (Live) : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/under-pressure-live/349978359?i=349978551 Divinity Roxx - We Are : https://music.apple.com/fr/album/we-are/1098797335?i=1098797635  

She toured with Beyoncé and Victor Wooten, but now bassist Divinity Roxx is stepping into the spotlight with her first family music album. It's called Ready, Set Go! Divinity is our guest on this week's show to talk about her new album, as well as her two new picture books, life on the road with Beyoncé and more.

She toured with Beyoncé and Victor Wooten, but now bassist Divinity Roxx is stepping into the spotlight with her first family music album. It's called Ready, Set Go! Divinity is our guest on this week's show to talk about her new album, as well as her two new picture books, life on the road with Beyoncé and more.

Happy New Year! Grammy-nominated musician and artist Divinity Roxx, join us for our first podcast of 2022! Divinity is a female bass legend, best known as the Musical Director and bass player in Beyonce's all-female band. Despite her appearances with so many legendary and iconic figures, it is in her solo performance that Divinity shines brightest. She combines virtuosic bass playing with an eclectic mash-up of hip-hop, rock, and funk that she calls ‘Alternative Soul.' Her passion for composition combined with her lyrical prowess and electrifying stage presence captivates audiences worldwide. She is currently performing, teaching, and writing multiple projects, including a new album, a stage play, and a children's book and music series. We connect with Divinity over the internet and get a chance to hear about the incredible moment with legendary Victor Wooten, where she was then invited to tour; we also discuss her love for hip-hop and much more. Fantastic chat with an incredibly cool human! Enjoy responsibly Thank you for your support! https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj (YouTube Subscribe) https://apple.co/3oiPy7m (Audio Subscribe) http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop (New Merch Out Now!) [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Want More Divinity? https://divinityroxx.com/ (Website) https://www.youtube.com/divinityroxx (YouTube) https://www.instagram.com/diviroxx/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/divinityroxx (Facebook) Thank you to our Sponsors: https://thednaproject.ca/ (The DNA Project)  https://www.the-mpl.com/ (The MPL Toronto) Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Musician Divinity Roxx, and Beyonce's bassist from 2006 to 2011, joins us for a Listening Party for her recently released family album, Ready, Set, Go!. 

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta bassist Divinity Roxx. Her new children's album “Ready, Set, Go” and her children's picture book, “Happy & Healthy” are out now.Plus, a conversation with Fernbank's Director of Education Sarah Arnold about the museum's new exhibit “Dinosaurs of Antarctica”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Alex welcomes Grammy nominated musician Divinity Roxx to Moods & Modes. Divinity tells Alex about her transition to writing music for kids and the intention behind the songwriting, and why it's important to introduce children to a high level of music early on. The two discuss her introduction to bass while at UC Berkeley, getting her first tour with bass legend Victor Wooten, and playing in Beyoncé's all female band.Divinity Roxx has earned the reputation of irrefutable front-woman of her own genre-busting musical journey. After touring with Victor Wooten for five years, she became the bass player and Assistant Musical Director for Beyoncé. Divinity has appeared on countless television shows and she is the current bass player in the Black Girls Rock! Orchestra which airs on BET and has played with such artists as Jay-Z, Nona Hendryx, Will.I.Am, Erykah Badu, Patti Labelle, Ledisi, and Gladys Knight. Despite her appearances with so many legendary and iconic figures, it is in her solo performance that Divinity shines brightest. She combines virtuosic bass playing with an eclectic mash-up of hip-hop, rock and funk that she calls ‘Alternative Soul'. Her passion for composition combined with her lyrical prowess and electrifying stage presence captivates audiences worldwide. She is currently performing, teaching, and writing multiple projects including a new album, a stage play, and a children's book and music series. Her latest album, “Ready Set Go!” is a collection of upbeat tracks with positive messages specifically designed for young children but equally appealing to adults. The lyrics of two songs are being released as books by Scholastic, the global children's publishing company, with illustrations by NaShantá Fletcher.Moods & Modes is presented by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Alex Skolnick. Osiris Production by Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. Editing and mixing by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Music by Alex Skolnick. Artwork by Mark Dowd. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I always say, if you have a brain, if have a body...you have a voice and you can be a leader. And we are all influential in our own networks. - Gigi Pedraza, Founding Executive Director of Latino Community Fund of Georgia Gigi Pedraza is founding Executive Director of the nonprofit, Latino Community Fund of Georgia. In part two of our conversation, Gigi shares what she loves about living in South including the increasing diversity of people in the region.  She also shares more about the challenges facing nonprofits - from the way the work is perceived to having to face society's most complex  challenges with limited resources. Gigi invites all of us to become leaders in our own spaces and support the organizations doing impactful work in the Latinx community. Find out more about Latinos for Democracy redistricting work, Un Mapa Para Todos.Connect with Latino Community Fund of Georgia and support their work: @lcf_georgia.If you missed Part 1 of our conversation, you can listen here: https://bit.ly/GigiPedraza Thank you for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Uncle Devin interviews Divinity Roxx about her new album, Ready, Set, Go, and her new book, "Happy and Healthy!"  This podcast is the companion to WEE Nation Radio, a 24/7 online music radio station for children that provides the best in family-friendly global beats for little feet. For more information, go to www.WEENationRadio.com. The WEE Nation Podcast is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes, Pandora, and Google Play.

"It's important that you network with other leaders, directors - not necessarily just executives - so that they are advocating for you as well. It's not just a one of one, it's one of many conversations that you have to have to build that network and for others to also be able to envision how you can be part of that leadership team." - Ana BaskharoneAna Baskharone is a Director in a large utilities company headquartered in Houston, Texas. After 30 years of working hard, Ana began to feel stuck in her career - so she hired a coach. That move, among others, helped her to land a new position when she began to advocate for herself and share her story as a leader. Ana talks about her Latina identity and her journey as a first generation college student to corporate director. She describes her love of golf and its parallels to life. She also shares her passion for early childhood education as a Board member of nonprofit, Collaborative for Children. Thank you for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

"Anger is the spark.  You know, anger is good sometimes. It's good if it moves you to action." - Dr. Betina Kaplan, Co-founder, ULead Athens Dr. Betina Kaplan teaches Latin American cultures and literatures at the University of Georgia. In 2010 she became angered by the policies banning undocumented students from the top 5 public universities in Georgia. Betina shares how anger inspired her to take action - she became part of the founding group of Freedom University in Atlanta, a safe space for undocumented students to continue their education. In 2014, she also co-founded ULead Athens, a volunteer organization enabling college access for immigrant students and students from immigrant families - where she continues her work today. Thank you for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.  

Jernej Bervar is an award-winning musician, guitar player, composer, arranger, and producer, living in New York City and a native of Slovenia. Jernej discovered his passion for music at early age of 4. Coming from a classical background, he soon developed interest in jazz. In 2012, Jernej was awarded the scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music and has moved to Boston to study jazz guitar. Jernej won several notable awards, including John Laporta Jazz Award and Performance Division Award. In 2014, he won first prize at the international Wilson Center Guitar competition in Milwaukee, USA. Jernej is performing at concerts nationally and internationally in Europe, USA, Africa, and Asia, including festivals such as the prestigious Montreux Jazz festival. He has been featured on numerous albums, released in Europe, USA, Japan, and China, and has worked with leading artists such as Divinity Roxx, Victor Wooten, Nona Hendryx, Ali Caldwell, Cory Henry, and Sharay Reed, among others. Jernej and I speak together about his journey as an artist and his future goals. Tune in today on the next episode of Dreams Not Memes. Socials https://www.youtube.com/user/jernejbguitar https://jernejbervar.com/

Circle Circle Dot Dot, now you've got your Cootie Shot - a lot of us remember that from our younger days, right?  Learn about all the different ways that Pierce Freelon is positively impacting his community and how he takes Cootie Shot and turns it into a message that both kids and adults can take to heart about getting those needed shots at the Doctor.  The song features Divinity Roxx.Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0GuQmc7XLL2KX6TKVBImru?si=82584c8c010447fc  iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/cootie-shot-feat-divinity-roxx/1563318521?i=1563318526 Cootie Shot has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TOwB9JN1IsOznSEjk4EKs?si=224bca5b2ca94c7e YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/pfreelon 

NGOZI ANYANWU is a playwright, storyteller, and most recently a 2020 Steinberg Playwright Award winner. Previous productions include Good Grief (Vineyard Theatre in NYC / Center Theatre Group in LA) and The Homecoming Queen (sold-out world premiere run at Atlantic Theater Company). Good Grief was on the Kilroys List 2016 and a semifinalist for the Princess Grace Award, and won the Humanitas Award. The Homecoming Queen was on the Kilroys List 2017 and was a Leah Ryan Finalist. Her play Nike… (Kilroys List 2017) was workshopped at The New Black Fest in conjunction with The Lark and The Strand Festival in conjunction with A.C.T and Space on Ryder Farm. Ngozi also has commissions with NYU, The Old Globe, Two Rivers Theatre, Atlantic Theater, and Steppenwolf. Anyanwu has also received residencies from LCT3, Space on Ryder Farm, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, The New Harmony Project, New York Stage and Film, and Page 73. She attended Point Park University (BA) and received her MFA in Acting from University of California, San Diego. DANIEL J. WATTS is an NYC-based multidisciplinary artist. For acting, Watts is a 2020 Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his portrayal of Ike Turner in the hit Broadway musical TINA. He has appeared in nine Broadway shows including Hamilton, Memphis, and After Midnight. He received the Barrymore Award (People's Light) and the LA Ovation Award (Geffen Playhouse) for Best Featured Actor for his portrayal of Sammy Davis, Jr. in Lights Out: Nat King Cole opposite Dulé Hill. TV credits include Season 3 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Seasons 1 & 2 of “The Last OG,” “Blindspot,” and “Vinyl.” Off-Broadway he has starred as the title character in Suzan-Lori Parks' Death of the Last Black Man in the Entire World AKA The Negro Book of the Dead (Signature Theatre) and Whorl Inside a Loop (Second Stage Theater). A play-on-words, Daniel J. Watts' The Jam pays homage to Watts' great-grandmother who, after making jam from scratch, would share with others what she was unable to consume herself. The Jam is Watts' continuation of that legacy, blending elements of stand-up comedy and compelling storytelling with his original spoken word, often set to music and/or dance. The Jam: Only Child was a wide success at the 2020 Public Theater Under the Radar Festival and has also streamed as part of the Signature Theater (DC) 2020-2021 season. Inaugural (2020) ANTONYO Award Winner for Best Quarantine Content. His original work and musical collaborations are featured on Raphael Saadiq's newest album “Jimmy Lee,” Tituss Burgess' “Saint Tituss,” Divinity Roxx's “ImPossible,” Nick Blaemire's “Ampersand;” as a contributing artist for Armstrong Now in conjunction with The Louis Armstrong House Museum; and featured in the young adult anthology "How I Resist" edited by The New York Times Best Seller Maureen Johnson for Wednesday Books/Macmillan. His TED talk “To Accomplish Great Things, You Need to Let Paint Dry” appears at go.Ted.com/danieljwatts. Watts is an artist in residence at ASU Gammage and also serves as an adjunct professor of NYU's Tisch New Studio. BFA, Elon University Music Theatre Program. 2021 Commencement SpDaniel J. Watts has appeared in eight Broadway shows including Tina : The Tina Turner Musical, Hamilton, In The Heights and Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I said: send me, let me go, I want to do this." - Ashley Garcia, COVID ICU NurseTejana and healthcare hero, Ashley Garcia, is a nurse who, early in career and at the height of the pandemic, volunteered to work in COVID Intensive Care Units of hospitals throughout the country. In addition to sharing stories from the ICU, Ashley talks about how being a part of a team and having a self-care routine got her through difficult times while she caring for others. She also talks getting married to her long-time love in a drive-thru wedding where guests were able to drop off gifts and receive their packaged dinner while enjoying music by a Selena impersonator - a time of joy and celebration during the toughest days of the pandemic. Mental health is more important now than ever. For resources and help, please visit National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org. Thank you for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.  

We've got some very fine kindie music kraftwerk on Radio Active Kids this week! New tunes by 123 Andrés ft. Gilbertito Santa Rosa, Fyütch (ft. Divinity Roxx, Shine & the Moonbeams & Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats), Itty Bitty Beats, LOOPY TUNES Preschool Music, Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips, Tu Rockcito & Orquesta Filarmónica de Medellín, Frances England, Kimberley Locke, Nadine Sieben, Claudia Robin Gunn & Marshmellow, Story Surprise, The Relative Minors, Key from Key Wilde & Mr Clarke, Nutshell Playhouse, Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band, Tricked Out Tricycle, babadumusica, & #Gnargles!!! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/13939845/Radio-Active-Kids

"The only thing we have guaranteed in this world is that we are going to face change. That, to me, has always been an empowering thought...all my life, I have faced change with optimism." - Mariela Romero Mariela Romero is an award-winning journalist and Univision's Regional Community Empowerment Director and host of the television magazine, Conexion Fin de Semana. With 27 Emmys and a Latin Grammy nomination among her accomplishments, she has over 25 years of television and radio broadcast experience. Her first day at CNN Radio En Español  took place on the terror-filled September 11, 2001. Let's listen as she shares how that one day of reporting prepared her for journalism in a way she could not have even imagined. Mariela also shares with us how her time as a hospital and court interpreter opened both her eyes and her heart to the issues impacting the Latino community and inspires her empowerment work today.  Here are just of few organizations Mariela mentions in her interview. She helps to provide nonprofit heroes a voice in her daily work and invites us to support these organizations as well.Latin American AssociationLatino Community Fund of GeorgiaCorners OutreachLos Niños PrimeroLa Amistad Thank you for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Divinity Roxx has raised her voice -- and her bass -- as a Grammy-nominated recording artist, composer, and musician. She's rocked it onstage alongside Beyoncé as her bassist and musical director, and has appeared on countless television shows including The Grammys, Saturday Night Live, and Good Morning America. Divinity's career as a bass player skyrocketed after meeting the legendary bass virtuoso, Victor Wooten -- and in this revealing and rockin' interview, she shares (and sings) the song that first captured his attention! You'll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about Divinity's hip hop roots; how she abandoned journalism for a full-fledged music career; and why she's now focusing her talents on children's music. You'll no doubt be inspired by Divinity's courage, creativity, and pursuit of big, bold dreams -- and how she's committed to spreading light wherever she goes. EPISODE BONUS: A live performance of her latest single, “Ready, Set, Go!”Links from the episode:www.diviroxxkids.comyoutube.com/diviroxxkidsJoin the SHE ROCKED IT Rockstar Network:SHE ROCKED IT is a podcast and virtual community dedicated to raising the volume on women's voices. We believe that when women listen to, learn from, and lift one another up, we can ALL soar to greater heights. We invite you to join our ROCKSTAR NETWORK of creative, courageous women at www.sherockedit.com Dig this episode? Please subscribe to the podcast and share a review!And be sure to join the conversation on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sherockedit

Hopefully, like many of you, we are taking a break! We'll enjoy some summer vibes while working to bring you Series II of some of the most inspiring stories of amazing Latinas making things happen throughout the South. In the meantime, I invite you to listen to a REPLAY of Latina South Episode 14, featuring Latina Marcie Chapa where she talks about her journey as a world class percussionist.  Also make sure you visit the shownotes where we include a link to our recent Latina South listener survey! Let us know what you think for a chance to shape the show and to win some Latina South swag. Thanks for your support! Hasta la proxima, see y'all! To listen to prior episodes and more, visit us: www.latinasouth.com Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Hopefully like all of you, we're taking a break! We'll enjoy some summer vibes while working to bring you Series II of some of the most inspiring stories of amazing Latinas making things happen throughout the South. In the meantime, I invite you to listen mi amiga, my friend, Audra Agen of Women in the Arena podcast where she celebrates everyday women living extraordinary lives in plain sight. Let's listen as Audra speaks to Latina and educational leader, Dr. Lupita Hightower where she talks about her passion for education and her journey to District Superintendent in Arizona. Also make sure you visit the shownotes where we include a link to our recent Latina South listener survey! Let us know what you think for a chance to shape the show and to win some Latina South swag. Thanks for your support! Hasta la proxima, see y'all! To listen to prior episodes and more, visit us: www.latinasouth.com Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Hopefully, like all of you, we're taking a break! We'll enjoy some summer vibes while working to bring you Series II of some of the most inspiring stories of amazing Latinas making things happen throughout the South. In the meantime, I invite you to listen to a REPLAY of Latina South Episode 5 featuring Laura Murvartian where she talks about making memories through travel and more.  Also make sure you visit the shownotes where we include a link to our recent Latina South listener survey! Let us know what you think for a chance to shape the show and to win some Latina South swag. Thanks for your support! Hasta la proxima, see y'all! To listen to prior episodes and more, visit us: www.latinasouth.com Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

"We get one ride..." - Women in the Arena Podcast Guest Delilah Buitrón Arrebola Hopefully, like all of you, we're taking a break! We'll enjoy some summer vibes while working to bring you Series II of some of the most inspiring stories of amazing Latinas making things happen throughout the South. In the meantime, I invite you to listen mi amiga, my friend, Audra Agen of Women in the Arena podcast where she celebrates everyday women living extraordinary lives in plain sight. Let's listen as Audra speaks to Latina and Flamenco dancer, Delilah Buitrón Arrebola where she talks about her journey to dance and more.  Also make sure you visit the shownotes where we include a link to our recent Latina South listener survey! Let us know what you think for a chance to shape the show and to win some Latina South swag. Thanks for your support! Hasta la proxima, see y'all! To listen to prior episodes and more, visit us: www.latinasouth.com Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

New music is on FIRE this week on Radio Active Kids, with songs by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Desmond is Amazing, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Lori Henriques, Kid Pan Alley, Divinity Roxx, Hey DUBY, Fug und Janina, Ed and Carol Nicodemi, #JeffUlicny, The Children's Hour, Julia und Mo, Monty Harper Kids Music, #QueenPiarei, Baze And His Silly Friends, Mr. Michael Group, & #IntothePensieve, plus some new-to-the-show music by ScribbleMonster & Barry Louis Polisar! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/13596357/Radio-Active-Kids

"What is being Simply Latina? It really doesn't have to fit a narrative. It's just YOU being whatever you feel like as being Latina....We each have our own perspective of what that looks like.”" - Nataly Suarez, Simply Latina Nataly, Blanca, & Samy Suarez are three sisters and founders of Simply Latina, a growing brand based out of Atlanta, Georgia that began with scented candles and apparel inspired by their Mexican culture. With cute sayings like ‘Sana, sana, colita de rana,” and “Necesito mi cafecito,” they incorporate their bicultural and family experiences into their scents and creations. Let's listen as they share with us what it takes to start a business and keep it going, all while having each other's back and putting family first. Keep up with their newest creations and inspirations on Instagram @SimplyLatinaDesigns or visit their shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyLatina.  Thanks for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved. 

"Your favorite version of you is who you can be every single day. And that is what my biggest lesson is from making the film, working on the next film and doing all the things I've done. My absolute favorite version of Denise is the one that I get to be and the one that I choose to be every single day. And it's actually where all of the success lives as well. It's possible for you because it's possible for me. " - Denise Soler Cox Denise Soler Cox is an award-winning Latina filmmaker and cultural storyteller dedicated to helping people transform how we experience culture, identity, and what it means to belong. Denise talks about how a night out in Miami inspired her multi-year journey to create the film, Project Eñye, an exploration of first generation Latinx identity. Denise also shares about how she ‘pokes the beehive' on hot topics via her podcast: The Self-ish Latina. She also reveals her next film project, an idea inspired by the hidden and often painful stories of Latinas shared with her throughout her travels. Denise talks with Adela about the seeds in her life which started her 17-year journey to realizing the film, Project Eñye, a film about Latinx identity and belonging. Adela says the film will stand the test of time because the message still resonates today especially with the growing Latinx community in Georgia and throughout the South. Denise describes her experience living in Miami (and we count Florida as part of the South ;) where she embraced her Latinidad, and when she decided not to mispronounce her last name, Soler, ever again. They also talk about how representation matters in all walks of life. Her podcast, The Self-ish Latina, gives us all permission to take care of ourselves to get what we need to make us happy, even if it ‘pokes the beehive' of some community norms - if you dare listen to it.  In her exploration of identity, she has discovered the Eñye experience of belonging is a universal one and can apply to many communities where people relocate across cultures and have families. Denise talks about her next film which encourages healing through the courageous sharing of painful stories.  Connect with Denise on public speaking opportunities on belonging - she even offers a trade for Atlanta-based Spanx!  Thanks for supporting Latina South podcast! Please share the show with a friend or drop us a line: hola@latinasouth.com. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

"One of the things that I would say was very important for me to run [for US Congress] was because...the reality is that no one else is going to come tell me what that experience is like. It's one of those things that you really have to do, to really understand what it takes [and] what's necessary. One of the things that I learned is what I still need to do to potentially be successful the next time that I may run, or may quite frankly, do anything else. " - Brenda Lopez Romero In this second of two episodes, we welcome again Brenda Lopez Romero. In this part of the conversation, Brenda talks about the changing demographics in Georgia, her Latina identity including lingering issues within our own Latino community. She also reveals some critical lessons learned about what it takes to run for US Congress in Georgia - a recent process she says she could only learn from by trying it for herself. In case you missed it, be sure to listen to the first episode where Brenda shares about her early life and how it feels to be among the first and the few Latina-elected officials in Georgia. She also talks about what we can do to offer young people exposure to the places where decisions are made - helping to build experience in the future leaders of our community. Visit us: www.latinasouth.com and follow us @LatinaSouth. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Tony Nominee Derrick Baskin showed up in NYC and had literally nowhere to stay. He did, however, have a job at TGI Friday's which is sometimes all you need. Spelling Bee, Memphis, Difficult People, Aint Too Proud, Marshall... COME ON!! His memoir is coming out this year called From Friday's to Broadway... that's not true. But it's a catchy title. This week we talk to a Tony Nominee who was almost a doctor. There are a million different ways to make your path in this industry... sometimes you just got to jump in and move to New York City with a dream. Derrick Baskin received a Tony Nomination and a San Francisco Theatre Critics Circle Award for his star turn as Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud. He was last seen in the Oscar‑nominated film Marshall and is best known for his role in the critically acclaimed Hulu sitcom Difficult People and his recurring role on Law & Order: SVU. Other film credits include Annie starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx; and Anesthesia starring Glenn Close, directed by Tim Blake Nelson. This award‐winning actor was last seen onstage in The New York Times Critic’s Pick Whorl Inside a Loop and has originated roles in the Tony Award®‐winning Broadway musicals Memphis; Spelling Bee, where he also earned a Drama Desk Award; and Disney’s The Little Mermaid working alongside Oscar‐, Grammy‐, and Tony‑winning composer Alan Menken and Pulitzer Prize author Doug Wright. Baskin’s concert experience includes performances with Wynton Marsalis, Michael Bublé, Wiz Khalifa, and Mariah Carey, and he has written songs on former Beyoncé musical director Divinity Roxx’s debut album, I’m Possible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"As young people, your job right now is to put in a lot of work. And for me, I see that as the investment. You have to invest in yourself first, by putting in the work and by doing the best job that you can. And when you're young...you don't have to sleep." - Brenda Lopez Romero.............In the first of two parts of this Episode, we talk with powerhouse Latina, Brenda Lopez Romero. Brenda made history in 2016 when she became the very first Latina elected to the Georgia General Assembly. Born in Mexico, she came to the US at age 5 and became a US citizen in 2008. Let’s listen as Brenda talks about how it feels to be among the first and the few. She shares her personal story, like that of her father’s, as one of responsibility and hard work from a very young age. She also talks about what we can do to offer young people exposure to the places where decisions are made - helping to build experience in the future leaders of our community. And there we pause the first of two parts of Episode 18 of our interview with Brenda Lopez Romero. Stay tuned and be sure to listen to the second episode where Brenda reveals some critical lessons learned during her 2020 US Congressional campaign in Georgia - a process she says she could only learn from by running and trying it herself. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved. 

This is the podcast for Watoto Entertainment & Education, a..k.a. WEE Nation, hosted by radio personality and Children's Drumcussionist, Uncle Devin. It is the companion to WEE Nation Radio, a 24/7 online children and family music radio program that provides music beyond the mainstream, including Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Go-Go, Reggae, and more.  For more information, go to www.WEENationRadio.com or contact music@weenationradio.com. 

"Just because I am an immigrant, just because I am a woman, just because I am half Afro-Latina or half-Malay, I can still do it. You have the same power that I do." - Ish Gayle Ish Gayle shares with us how she grew up in Panama City, Panama with a Malaysian father and an Afro-Latina mother and her experience moving to the US as a young adult. Ish also talks about her time working for the Atlanta Regional Commission and her path to obtaining a college degree later in life  She also describes her work with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and the Center for Pan Asian Community Services in Atlanta (CPACS). Her work with EME Mujer, Empowering, Motivating, and Empowering Latinas, a GHCC program also holds a special place in her heart.  Thank you for listening to Latina South! Please join us for our first Cocktails y Charlas: A Virtual Conversation event on Thurs @7P US EST, May 6, 2021. Register to receive a complimentary Georgia-made, Latina South pottery mug! Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.  

This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with the super talented Divinity Roxx. Divinity is best known as touring bass player for Beyonce as well as her collaborations with Victor Wooten and her own solo work. Not only is she a killer bassist, she’s also a fantastic rapper with the ability to mix both together showcasing her incredible rhythmic co-ordination and independence. In this interview Divinity discusses her musical background and the steps that lead to her filling such a massive bass chair with Beyonce. She also gives some tips on bass practice and an insight into her work with Victor Wooten. You can follow Talkingbass on social media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingBassVideo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingbasslessons

"Being from the South and being Latina, at least my experience and in my journey...I felt like they were working against each other. And back to that feeling of 'Ni de Aquí o Ni de Alla,' as I look back I see so much complexity in that story." - Elaine Utin  Elaine talks about growing up in the South between a pecan and peach orchard. Born in Peru, she describes spending her formative years in faith-based communities influenced by her father while also visiting Peru and experiencing food, music, and language from her mother and grandmother. She talks about using the two sides of her brain when describing the two sides of her identity. She eventually realizes the complexity of her identity in her experience as a first-generation college student and in her college years. She begins to unpack the many layers of her experiences in the development of her work with the Latinx community. Elaine talks about LatinxEd and how her lived experience of being a learner in the South influenced her approach to creating the South Carolina nonprofit organization which serves youth in the Latinx community. Adela asks Elaine, “What does your support structure look like?” Elaine talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur while being a Mom and using coaching as a tool to help her with mindset and personal growth. She also talks about democratizing coaching for Latinx youth through the program Somos Carolina. We can support Elaine and her work by visiting LatinxEd.org and learn more about impactful programs like College y Consejos and Somos Carolina. Words of wisdom from Elaine: She encourages us all to allow ourselves to experience the complexity and nuance that is our own humanity and Latinx identity. Thank you for listening to Latina South! If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or drop us a note at hola@latinasouth.com. For more episodes, please visit our website: www.latinasouth.com. Or follow us on social media @LatinaSouth.  Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

“My words are specifically to the Latinas of the South: Your voice is so important, needed, of value, beautiful. You have a style and an energy that this world needs more of.” – Stefanie Diaz Stefanie talks about her personal and family journey to claiming her Latina identity, growing up in Georgia and feeling between two worlds. She describes going back to Puerto Rico and feeling as if she’s leaving a part of her heart behind when she leaves the island. She also talks about finding her tribe later in life. Stefanie tells us what led to her work with Zane Venture Fund and her podcast, She Conquers Capital. Letting go of fear and going after her dreams with intention was an approach inspired by her son.  One thing we can do to overcome the fears of ‘not being ready’ or imposter syndrome is to flip the script and instead congratulate ourselves for being in a place where we are about to grow and develop. Adela and Stefanie talk about how she is helping to make the venture capital world more welcoming. One way is how she uses her podcast platform, She Conquers Capital, to educate all about the world of capital while elevating the voices of underrepresented founders. Her advice: go to where you are celebrated and know your own value all while challenging yourself to come out of your safe zone. Stephanie talks more about the inspiration behind creating the WOE (The Women Only Experience) for female founders. She leaves some words of wisdom for the Latinas of the South – our voices are both important and needed. Thank you for listening to Latina South! If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or drop us a note at hola@latinasouth.com. For more episodes, please visit our website: www.latinasouth.com. Or follow us on social media @LatinaSouth. Podcast Music: “The OGS Present Higher” Written by Divinity Roxx, Marcie Chapa, Katty Rodriguez, Nikki Glaspie, Tia Fuller Published by Hot Tottie Music (ASCAP), Wambui Publishing Company, I M A Funkateer (BMI) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Grammy-nominated artist Divinity Roxx has earned her reputation as an explosive force in the world of bass and music. Her career skyrocketed while on tour with the legendary Victor Wooten eventually leading her to become the bassist and Assistant Musical Director for Beyoncé. Her eclectic blending of hip-hop, rock and funk (that she calls ‘Alternative Soul’) as well as her lyrical prowess and electrifying stage presence continues to inspired audiences worldwide. In this episode of Aguilar Radio, Divinity chats with Aguilar Radio host Jordan Cortese about the beginnings of her musical journey, having the courage to step forward in your craft, and the importance of music as a vehicle for social change.

Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated musician, artist and bass-player. She has worked for the likes of Victor Wooten, Jay-Z, Nona Hendryx, Will.I.Am, Erykah Badu, Patti Labelle, Ledisi, and Gladys Knight. She was Assistant Musical Director for Beyoncé and composed original music for the I…AM Sasha Fierce tour and DVD. Divinity has appeared on countless television shows including The Grammy’s, Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, Ellen, The American Music Awards, The White House and is the current bass player in the Black Girls Rock! She is currently performing, teaching, and writing multiple projects including a new album, a stage play, and a children’s book and music series. She was recently hand-picked to teach the ‘Art of Emceeing’ in Santo Domingo by the US State Department for the Cultural Diplomacy program ‘Next Level,’ which broadens the scope of hip-hop culture around the globe. Dani Oliva’s passion for music and entertainment developed at a very young age. He has over 15 years of experience providing legal services, consultation and advice in the areas of music, business, intellectual property, and right of publicity for entertainers and creative professionals. He is the founder of Dani Oliva Music Consulting & Oliva Law Group. P.C. Dani has assisted his clients with matters including, but not limited to: royalty disputes, unlawful use of name, likeness matters, breach of contract claims, copyright infringement, band partnership agreements, management agreements, publishing agreements, producer agreements, label agreements, endorsement deals, visa applications, business formation and brand protection. More than anything else, Dani’s goal is to help clients define their goals, find the resources they need, overcome boundaries and obstacles, and actualize their version of success. ⚡️Twisted Times Podcast⚡️continues to support @Blacklivesmatter This episode we chose to highlight @btfacollective is a collective that connects the community of black trans women and non-binary femmes in the arts & to build power within their community. PRIDE Episodes air Wednesdays and Fridays @ 3PM PST/6PM EST - Link in Bio - Subscribe Today! Make sure to follow us on our @youtube channel Twisted Times A Podcast. For weekly Happy Hours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twisted-times/message

Today my guest is Divinity Roxx. She’s probably best known for playing in Beyoncé’s band—and you’ve probably seen one of those concert videos—and before that she played in Victor Wooten’s band for 5 years and has also played with such artists as Jay-Z, nona Hendryx, Will.I.AM, Erykah Badu, Patti Labelle, Ledisi, and Gladys Knight. She also has a solo project which is a combination of funk-hip hop-and rock.I talked to Divinity on June 4th and we cover all kinds of stuff. I really enjoyed our conversation and here’s how that went.

JUNO wears many hats in her music career, and in this episode of the podcast we dive into how she got her start in music, her experiences touring the world with amazing musicians, her album Help Is Not on the Way, and JUNO's Guitar School.We have a great discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement, how important it is for everyone to educate themselves, and how JUNO uses her voice and her guitar school to create positive opportunities, to bridge the gap with mentorships and community. JUNO has some incredible stories to tell with an empowering message, so be sure to listen to this episode from start to finish.And be sure to give her album Help Is Not on the Way a listen! Quotes that Stood Out:“I think a lot more women need to step up and own their music and learn the instrument, learn how to use logic and Pro Tools, learn how to edit yourself. You know what I'm saying? Because we don't need all the stuff we have. And I think that's what the quarantine has really taught us.”“You know, but telling a story, to me is the most important part of my music, because I feel like everything else is just making noise. But when I'm telling a story, I feel like I'm leaving something behind that's valuable.”“Playing for celebrities has been awesome. But it's not the most valuable thing I've done. And I always tell people that because it's important. Your goal if you can be whatever you want to be right in your community that will expand and grow.”“It's not about me, and that's the point. If everyone can say that, “it's not about me” it's about the whole. And if we can all get on...how can we be on the same level? And to me, that's what the Black Lives Matter music is about.”“You can't really change someone else.  But you can be an example of what change looks like. And I think that's the most effective thing that we can do.” Resources:There's No Traffic on the Extra Mile by Rickey MinorHow Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World Black Female Writers/Producers to check out:Kim Burse https://www.instagram.com/kaybismee/Micki Miller https://mickimillermusic.comBibi Bourellyhttps://www.instagram.com/bibibourelly/Venzella Joy https://www.instagram.com/joythedrummer/Victoria Monet https://www.instagram.com/victoriamonet/Divinity Roxx https://www.instagram.com/diviroxx/ Where to find JUNO:Instagram: @juno_theartistFacebook: @junotheartistmusicYouTube: JUNOtheArtist To become a sponsor for JUNO's Guitar Bootcamp: Email: junosguitarbootcamp[at]gmail.com

Bassist and Producer Divinity Roxx has toured as Assistant Musical Director for Beyoncé, showcasing her killer bass skills for sold out shows all over the world. She’s also toured Victor Wooten and recorded with  Will.I.Am, Polow da Don and renowned producer Jerry Wonda. She is a member of the Black Girls Rock Orchestra (BET), The OG's (Beyonce's original touring band), and is the touring bassist and Musical Director for Fantasia. Plus her fruitful solo projects and live performance chops are top notch. Here we sat down to find out what happening with Divinity and to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the changes going on during these unprecedented times. Find out more about this talented and forward-thinking musician at DivnityRoxx.com https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/she-rocks-podcast/

You might know her from her work with Victor Wooten, Beyonce or her solo career… Either way, Divinity Roxx is, without doubt, the baddest gal in bass – and for good reason too!

Born and raised in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Ali Caldwell is a thrilling independent artist with dynamic vocals and a contemporary R&B sound that invokes a sense of nostalgia. Growing up, she was an eclectic lover of music, citing influences of Brandy, Pink, Celine Dion, Yolanda Adams, and Beyonce. Ali has provided supporting vocals for Christina Aguilera on tour for her record breaking performance to 250,000 fans in Rabat, Morocco. She has also shared the stage with the likes of Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, and Kevin Ross among many others. Ali was a Semi-Finalist on Season 11 of NBC's The Voice as the last standing member of Team Miley Cyrus. Ali now continues to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, traveling the world and headlining her own tours in Europe. Ali will be joined by Divinity Roxx and heading up the east coast for their Color Art Tour. AliKats, as Ali affectionately refers to her fans, are in for a real treat as the powerhouse vocalist and electrifying bass guitarist Divinity Roxx host an intimate gathering that offers guests an up close and personal evening with these twin talents.  Starting late August, the tour will be making stops in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC and more. Additional dates are still being added. While Ali is known for her awe inspiring and dynamic performances on both The Voice and The Four, Divinity is remembered for her compelling performances for President Barack Obama, The Grammy’s, and her appointment as Beyonce’s bass player and assistant Musical Director. An equal admiration brought the two together and they are equally as excited to invite their fans to join them for this evening of excellence. Both having toured heavily around the globe, they saw it fitting to share more of themselves with the their fans and loved ones in the United States.   

Born and raised in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Ali Caldwell is a thrilling independent artist with dynamic vocals and a contemporary R&B sound that invokes a sense of nostalgia. Growing up, she was an eclectic lover of music, citing influences of Brandy, Pink, Celine Dion, Yolanda Adams, and Beyonce. Ali has provided supporting vocals for Christina Aguilera on tour for her record breaking performance to 250,000 fans in Rabat, Morocco. She has also shared the stage with the likes of Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, and Kevin Ross among many others. Ali was a Semi-Finalist on Season 11 of NBC's The Voice as the last standing member of Team Miley Cyrus. Ali now continues to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, traveling the world and headlining her own tours in Europe. Ali will be joined by Divinity Roxx and heading up the east coast for their Color Art Tour. AliKats, as Ali affectionately refers to her fans, are in for a real treat as the powerhouse vocalist and electrifying bass guitarist Divinity Roxx host an intimate gathering that offers guests an up close and personal evening with these twin talents. Starting late August, the tour will be making stops in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC and more. Additional dates are still being added. While Ali is known for her awe inspiring and dynamic performances on both The Voice and The Four, Divinity is remembered for her compelling performances for President Barack Obama, The Grammy’s, and her appointment as Beyonce’s bass player and assistant Musical Director. An equal admiration brought the two together and they are equally as excited to invite their fans to join them for this evening of excellence. Both having toured heavily around the globe, they saw it fitting to share more of themselves with the their fans and loved ones in the United States. For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review https://www.facebook.com/indie.review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indie-review/support

Enjoy this episode with the one and only Divinity Roxx!!Highlights: So much to learn from Divinity and apply to your own career!   How she found her master, Victor Wooten, and what she learned touring with him.The inspiration behind her signature hit “Rebel Ghetto Rock”, featuring her slap technique while rapping.How important it is to connect with your fans and make them see you as a real person.The challenges she overcame auditioning and landing a spot on Beyonce’s all-female band, battling it out with other more experienced contenders for the bass role.  Her songwriting process, collaboration with her band and other musicians, recording and getting it out into the world.How her vast influences from pop legend, Michael Jackson to 90’s rock scene’s Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana and bass heroes Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and Bootsy Collins to name a few help shape her music as it is today.Her greatest setback as a musician and how she overcame that.Let's officially Swagger then SwerveSwagger Swerve LinksGet in tune with your inner creativity with Swagger Swerve here: https://swaggerswerve.squarespace.com Let me know what you think as well by subscribing on social mediaYou can follow Geoff from Swagger Swerve at:Website: http://swaggwerswerve.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaggerthenswerveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/swaggerswerve 

I learned so much from hanging with these two fantastic ladies while at GuitCon 2018 in Germany this past week! Be sure to check them out on YouTube and follow their socials, you will not be disappointed.

In this episode we interview Divinity Roxx bassist for Beyonce's backing band "The Suga Mama's". Check out her amazing journey!!!! For more information about Divinity Roxx check her out at www.divinityroxx.com Also featured music from: Martin Luther McCoy - Waiting For You - http://martinluthermccoy.bandcamp.com Divinity Roxx - Something More Important Get Here Question Delia Retta - Dark Life - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmgIYsnonwUDqX72K6ieww Devine Evans - Warrior - http://devineevans.com/ https://soundcloud.com/thediaryofasongwriter Shelly Nicole's Blackbushe - Dance - www.blakbushe.com/ By all means SHARE, LIKE, AND SUBSCRIBE.

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In today's podcast we're talking to the bass-playing rapper from Atlanta, Divinity Roxx. Few faces are as instantly recognisable within the bass world as Divinity Roxx. The same is definitely true of her playing. Brought up on a diet of Earth, Wind & Fire and Slick Rick, Divinity toured with Victor Wooten for five years, and can be heard on Victor's 2001 album ‘Live In America.' Taking to the road once more with powerhouse diva, Beyoncé Knowles, Divinity joined an A-list of musicians who, calling themselves Suga Mama, recorded on Beyoncé's 2006 album ‘B'Day' and toured her 2008 release ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce.'

In today's podcast we're talking to the bass-playing rapper from Atlanta, Divinity Roxx. Few faces are as instantly recognisable within the bass world as Divinity Roxx. The same is definitely true of her playing. Brought up on a diet of Earth, Wind & Fire and Slick Rick, Divinity toured with Victor Wooten for five years, and can be heard on Victor's 2001 album ‘Live In America.' Taking to the road once more with powerhouse diva, Beyoncé Knowles, Divinity joined an A-list of musicians who, calling themselves Suga Mama, recorded on Beyoncé's 2006 album ‘B'Day' and toured her 2008 release ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce.'

Awesome interview with Bizarre of D12 co hosted by Divinity Roxx check it out!

ON-AIR: Monday-Friday: 5-7pm EST Saturday: 10-12midnight EST Sunday: 9-10pm EST GENRES: Rap, R&B, Pop, Reggae, Dancehall, EDM and House MOTTO: "We Didn't Change the Station...We Changed the Game

'THE TET OFFENSIVE OF CHRISTMAS AWESOME-NESS!' JOHNNY VATOS (survivor of Oingo Boingo...he blew up in Dusk Till Dawn!) KEVIN DOBSON (Kojack, Midway, House Of Lies) artist/singer DENNIS MCCALMONT (who is on the Combat Radio Christmas Album!) DIVINITY ROXX (who was the Music Director/Bass Player for Beyoncé) KAT DYSON (Guitarist for Prince, Shelia E., Ziggy Marley) in studio.... *Join Combat Radio for the 'Combat Radio/Westfield Christmas Benefit Concert' Nov 22nd! With Boingo Dance Party (Featuring former members of Oingo Boingo) The International Swingers (Gary Twinn, Clem Burke of Blondie, Eurythmics, The Ramones, James Stevenson of The Alarm, The Cult, and Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols) Divinity Roxx (former Bass Player for Beyoncé) Kat Dyson (Guitarist for Prince, Ziggy Marley) Jay Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) and the epic Harold Payne.... **The Combat Radio Christmas Event For Homeless Children is Dec 6th!

'THE TET OFFENSIVE OF CHRISTMAS AWESOME-NESS!' JOHNNY VATOS (survivor of Oingo Boingo...he blew up in Dusk Till Dawn!) KEVIN DOBSON (Kojack, Midway, House Of Lies) artist/singer DENNIS MCCALMONT (who is on the Combat Radio Christmas Album!) DIVINITY ROXX (who was the Music Director/Bass Player for Beyoncé) KAT DYSON (Guitarist for Prince, Shelia E., Ziggy Marley) in studio.... *Join Combat Radio for the 'Combat Radio/Westfield Christmas Benefit Concert' Nov 22nd! With Boingo Dance Party (Featuring former members of Oingo Boingo) The International Swingers (Gary Twinn, Clem Burke of Blondie, Eurythmics, The Ramones, James Stevenson of The Alarm, The Cult, and Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols) Divinity Roxx (former Bass Player for Beyoncé) Kat Dyson (Guitarist for Prince, Ziggy Marley) Jay Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) and the epic Harold Payne.... **The Combat Radio Christmas Event For Homeless Children is Dec 6th!

'SHE WAS EVIL....!' XANDER BERKELEY (Salem, 24, Sid And Nancy, Air Force One) STEVE BARTEK (Oingo Boingo....he worked with Danny Elfman on Batman, Sleepy Hollow, The Nightmare Before Christmas) JOHNNY VATOS (Oingo Boingo) PAUL JACOBSON (Pirates Of The Caribbean 2, The Notebook) ADRIAN PAUL (Highlander) DJ CHANDLER COATES, DIVINITY ROXX (who was the Music Director/Bass Player for Beyoncé) and just off the road with Chaka Kahn, singer KUDISAN KAI (who also worked with Elton John, Anita Baker) and Producer LOTA HADLEY in studio and BAAAAAMMMM! We premiered the first track off the 'Combat Radio Christmas Album' You can get the album and support Combat Radio's 'Annual Christmas Event For Homeless Children' here: gofundme.com/ACombatRadioChristmas *Combat Radio's 31 Days of Halloween starts next week L-I-V-E from the 'Psycho' set at Universal Studios facebook.com/Combat.Radio

'SHE WAS EVIL....!' XANDER BERKELEY (Salem, 24, Sid And Nancy, Air Force One) STEVE BARTEK (Oingo Boingo....he worked with Danny Elfman on Batman, Sleepy Hollow, The Nightmare Before Christmas) JOHNNY VATOS (Oingo Boingo) PAUL JACOBSON (Pirates Of The Caribbean 2, The Notebook) ADRIAN PAUL (Highlander) DJ CHANDLER COATES, DIVINITY ROXX (who was the Music Director/Bass Player for Beyoncé) and just off the road with Chaka Kahn, singer KUDISAN KAI (who also worked with Elton John, Anita Baker) and Producer LOTA HADLEY in studio and BAAAAAMMMM! We premiered the first track off the 'Combat Radio Christmas Album' You can get the album and support Combat Radio's 'Annual Christmas Event For Homeless Children' here: gofundme.com/ACombatRadioChristmas *Combat Radio's 31 Days of Halloween starts next week L-I-V-E from the 'Psycho' set at Universal Studios facebook.com/Combat.Radio

This is part #3 of our series from the Warwick Bass Camp 2013. In this episode we present interviews with Alphonso Johnson, John B. Williams, Divinity Roxx and Armand Sabal-Lecco.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Atlanta artist Divinity Roxx. In 2006, Divinity joined Beyoncé’s all-female band as Musical Director and bassist. She toured the world with this global megastar, and is a featured part of Beyoncé’s current DVD collection, including The Beyonce Experience (2008), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2010), and I Am…Yours (2010). Divinity has also appeared on live recordings and countless television shows, including The Grammys, Saturday Night Live, Oprah, David Letterman and many more. One of the highlights of touring with Beyoncé was performing a show at The White House for President Barack Obama and his family. In keeping with her limitless energy and zest for performing, Divinity Roxx will unveil The Roxx Boxx Experience EP on October 16, 2012 via her own iRoxx Entertainment. With appearances from funk legend Bootsy Collins and Southern rap veteran Killer Mike, The Roxx Boxx Experience is chock full of Divinity’s unique musicianship and production.

This episode we’re into the early- mid 1990’s in Atlanta Hip Hop.  So-So-Def, Rowdy and LaFace records begin to take shape alongside the Bass music scene and the underground.  Gang activities and curfews have had an impact on Atlanta Hip Hop and the Break-dancing scene has ground nearly to a halt.  Graffiti writers, MCs, DJs and producers are still active. Again, this episode concentrates on the early energy surrounding the underground with ciphers featuring Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga as well as Jermaine Dupri’s So-So-Def and Dallas Austin’s Rowdy records. We begin with a look at one segment of the Atlanta underground as it pertains to the growth of what becomes strong National-impacting labels.  As we continue this journey, we’ll delve into the Bass scene, the strip club/neighborhood and college scenes. Voices heard: Shannon McCollum, H20 of Mass Influence and Yall So Stupid, Top Cat of Mass Comm who worked at So-so-Def and with Atlanta’s  Elemental Magazine before it left the city, Divinity Roxx and DJ Nabs. This is part of a series that aired on BrooklynRadio.net in late 2010 and early 2011 as a lead up to the Film and full version of this documentary.   As promised, the entire audio series is being podcasted for free.  The film is in production.  We're brainstorming and raising money.   All music featured is from the city of Atlanta: DJ Variable (of the Audubon Society) - Stalk Kriss Kross - Jump TLC - Hat 2 Da back Lyrical Giants (Bonecrusher’s old group) - Country Cousins Yall So Stupid - Van Full of Pakistanis FKi ft Travis Porter - Koo Koo T.I. - Top Back (instrumental) Divinity Roxx - Rebel (Live) Big Boi  ft. Andre 3000 & Sleepy Brown - Looking for Ya. Live on Arrival ft DJ Kurt - The Gift   Headland & Delowe: Atlanta Hip Hop from ‘79- ‘til by Dominick R. Brady is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.dominickbrady.com.