speaking engagements
Good Luck Vinyl Club
“East Side Story: Vols. 3 & 4",” Presenter / DJ - Long Beach, 2024
Shared the music and history behind the East Side Story compilations and highlighted the backstories behind volumes 3 & 4.
In Sheep’s Clothing X JACCC
“Sceneries, Not Songs,” Presenter / DJ - Los Angeles, 2024
Showcased Larry Heard’s genre-expansive discography, while giving insight and anecdotes about his musical history.
Nochenegra X Centro de Cultura Digital
Panelist / DJ / Instructor - Mexico City, 2022
Conducted a class on vinyl DJing and participated in a panel about the cultural context of lowrider oldies and Chicano identity.
Wax Poetics X Sonos Radio
“Music Made Us: Los Angeles,” Community Historian / DJ - 2022
Explored the historical context and significance of the oldies culture in Southern California
Sundance Collab
“Masterclass: Audio Storytelling,” Panelist - 2021
Facilitated a segment of the workshop on best practices for in-the-field and remote recording techniques.
AjA Project
“Hyperlocal Visions,” Guest Lecturer - San Diego, 2020
Alongside my longtime collaborator Valerie Bower, we reflected on our travels to Oaxaca, Tijuana, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona, as well as our work together as photographers and zine-makers.
Los Angeles Public Library
“Line Exhibition,” Moderator - Los Angeles, 2020
Moderated a panel discussion with zine-makers and photographers, including Estevan Oriol, Valerie Bower, Sean Maung, and others at the Hollywood Regional Branch.
Los Angeles County Museum
“Music of East L.A.,” Panelist/DJ - Los Angeles, 2018
Participated in a panel discussion with singer Chris Montez and artist Rubén Guevara, moderated by visual artist Vincent Ramos, focusing on the Los Angeles Chicano music scene of the 1970s and '80s.