SAN FRANCISCO (KGO)– As we reach the end of Hispanic Heritage month, we’re introducing you to a team of Latina DJs who are keeping their traditions active with music.ABC7 news reporter Luz Pena has the story of the Bay Area Phase of “Chulita Plastic Club.”
Maturing Latino suggests growing up to an usual beat.
“On the weekend, I simply keep in mind waking up as well as my mother was already playing Los Bukis or Los Temerarios and also she was currently cleaning. She was currently cooking. It was simply a component of life on a daily basis at home,” said Mar Velez, DJ of Chulita Vinyl Club.
“Every Sunday, when I went to my grandpa’s house he would certainly say ‘alright I’m mosting likely to show you exactly how to dance merengue, salsa and cumbia. Obtain all the actions down.’ Sunday Institution for us was instructing me just how to dance,” stated Gitana, DJ of Chulita Plastic Club.RELATED: Our America: Todos Unidos|View the complete episode
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“In playing these songs, it feels like I exist. Like I’m at a carne asada, or a birthday celebration party, or a quinceañera,” said Maryela Perez, DJ of Chulita Plastic Club.All these
memories have formed the lives of Mar, Gitana and Maryela. They are daughters of Mexican immigrants.
“I was born here, however I didn’t learn exactly how to talk English until I was 11 or 12 because I was in multilingual education and learning. So, it belongs of me being able to share musica en español or being able to share that part of my culture feels like an extension,” said Perez.
“Household is quite a component of that we are as individuals,” said Gitana.Luz Pena:”You are one hundred percent a proud Chicana.” Gitana:”
Absolutely, one hundred percent. We still have the same society the border does not specify us.”
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When they put earphones on and also rotate plastic they stroll in their function. They are LatinX DJ’s called the “Chulita Vinyl Club” with phases in 7 cities across the country.
“We are Chicano, we are Latino, we are brownish and we are happy to play these records as well as hold them down as females and be a force to reckon with,” stated Gitana.Their moms and dads
presented them to their first records and now they are seeing just how their children are sharing their music with America.
“They in fact saw me DJ. They turned up from L.An as well as they were stunned. We reached this set location and people know you. They’ve (Parents) been there for those moments,” said Velez.Luz Pena:”
Are your moms and dads like, ‘esta es mii hija, this is my little girl?'”
Mar Velez: “Yeah, a bit. It makes me happy that they are so happy.”
Mar’s mama is currently purchasing vinyl for her shows. Maryela’s collection consists of documents passed on by her family.
“There are over 200 for sure because I have a lot more in my area,” stated Maryela.Gitana’s mother takes place stage with her,”My mama concerns all my gigs. Nearly all of them also if she works the exact same day. She is my roadie as well as she wants to be there with me. In some cases she brings her own records as well as she asks me “can I toss my records in there too? I claim mama wait a second because I’m trying to obtain my grove also.””I believe we bring a various vibe as mujeres. The event is much better with us,”said Velez and added,”It’s simply one more energy. It’s a gorgeous feminine energy additionally non-binary also non-male recognized. It’s a gorgeous thing.”RELATED: TikTok star Leo González integrates comedy and society for giggling as well as recovery Las Chulitas are not just rotating records. They are additionally ambassadors of the Latino culture.Luz Pena: “What does it
suggest to you to keep these practices and music to life?”Gitana:”I mean it’s something sacred, and also I likewise believe it
‘s a responsibility. “Luz Pena:” When you play do you feel like you are also bringing your moms and dads with you?” Maryela Perez:”Yeah it really does. I personally finish with every set … I will certainly
attempt to creep in cumbia every single time or a banda.” “Folks understand the music. They understand the dancings, it resembles we are continuing that tradition of the songs and the dancing as well as the society, “said Velez.For Gitana, Maryela and also Mar songs was”La herencia”
or”the tradition “their parents passed on to them as well as now they’ve made it their goal to maintain those beats active one record each time.
“A gift that they didn’t understand they were giving to me yet that I truly prize,” claimed Velez.Chulitas on Instagram: Mar Velez Marvelouz Gitana Maryela Perez Mar.E.Fresh Copyright © 2021 KGO-TV. All Legal rights Booked.