This playlist contains my heart!: “HTTPS://“ at elrecreo.fm, “WE HERE: AQUÍ” at Oroko Radio, and “MAFEREFUN” at Voices Radio —the three radio shows I manifested during 2024.

It was February, and I started sharing untold stories of love, resilience, and spirituality through the sounds that keep me alive. I aimed to honor the African diaspora across Latin America and the Caribbean —particularly Cuba, my homeland— while fostering connections with other African and Diasporic cultures. I was undeniably on a journey to self-discovery, and radio production was there to help me throughout the process.

“HTTPS://“ was imagined as my “safe space” to be whoever I wanted to be, linking my current life in New York City with all the experiences that came before it… I started it as a "mixtape of sounds and feelings," promising to do things for my audience, and then paused after only two shows because I couldn’t articulate what I wanted to express…

Then, there was “WE HERE: AQUÍ,” a show to connect with people and chat while introducing new sounds and loving [us]. Muchísimas gracias to all the friends who joined me, especially my friend Jovee Jupiter, who interviewed me for the very first episode (!), Vudufa from Perú (episode 03), and Dez Andrés —a Detroit-born legend and proud Afro-Cuban! (episode 04).

“MAFEREFUN” was the third baby —an opportunity to honor the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music; a show that brought me tons of happiness and helped me shape my purpose as a sonic storyteller.

Yet, after six months of exploring sounds and feelings and producing, on average, two shows per month, I felt a call to simplify things and pursue just ONE project that made itself very clear during the journey: [insert] “maferefun…” (with ellipses), my current endeavor at Oroko Radio; the evolution of “MAFEREFUN” and “WE HERE: AQUí,” although it also channels some of the ideas behind “HTTPS://” 

Finding this “new maferefun” has been the highlight of my year, and I owe it to these three initial projects. So, I hope this playlist becomes a testament to my choice of chasing the sounds I hear in my dreams and following my heart at each step of this journey... Thank you so much for reading and listening (of course!)

Y gracias, gracias, gracias a elrecreo.fm., Voices Radio, and Oroko Radio, for welcoming my ideas and allowing me to exist with all the freedom I need to thrive. Your support changed my life! 

Mucho amor,

Vivian

INTRO TO RADIO - VIVIAN MOINELLE

During our takeover on Polaroid Radio throughout October and November, we are delivering shows, playlists and music 24/7 on the Iris channel, inspired by the pages of Wax Poetics.

We reached out to our community to share a 60 minute mix with us every week.

Week 4 theme was Dollar Finds: Hits and Oddities from the bins

This winning mix is by Jack Coffey, self proclaimed 'Full time loser, part time poet and one trick pony.' In 2023 Jack released his second EP, bought some turntables that don't turn and had his first ever DJ mix aired on the legendary NTS Radio.

Wax Poetics and Polaroid Present: From The Pages | DJ Jack Coffey Mix

HTTPS:// is Vivian Moinelle’s ongoing mixtape of eclectic sounds and many feelings —anything imaginable! 
TUNE IN ON A RANDOM DAY OF THIS LIFE (STAY TUNED!) • elrecreo.fm

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This very first show was a short introduction. I was blessed to be in the company of my two dear friends, JoveeJupiter and Liv Larsen. The New York City I love also found a way to show up (like, nobody asked “her,” but she found her own way to be there with me). Mamá, papá y tía were also with me.

Much love,

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Los Panchos — Flor de Azalea (sung by Vivian Moinelle's mom and dad via WhatsApp audio message) 
2. DJ Joseph 87 — Ayala (Original Mix) [mixed]
3. Beny Moré, Dámaso Pérez Prado, DJ Jigüe — Anabacoa (DJ Jigüe Sal de la Cueva Remix) [mixed] 
4. Don Kamares — Flip [mixed]
5. OMAAR — Check Out [mixed] 
6. Eli Escobar — C@n U F33l It [mixed]
7. Don't Shoot Guns Down — SAULT [mixed] 
8. Cajmere Feat. Dajae — Brighter Days (WOST Culo Edit) [mixed]
9. Digital Afrika — Babalú Ayé (Zepherin Saint Tribe Mix) [mixed]
10. Vivian Moinelle’s own mixed memories of Cuba and her aunt singing at home
11. TORIBIO — Sell Ya Crews [mixed]
12. Catz 'N Dogz — Chucky73 - Bzrp 43 [mixed]
13. DJ Phino — Christy Azuma Naam Remix [mixed] 
14. Peppe Citarella Feat. Cristians Afrotronic [performing] — Eleggua [mixed] 

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you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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HTTPS:// 01 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ELRECREO.FM

maferefun — a show by Vivian Moinelle celebrating the electronic sounds of the African diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean and their influence and connection with other music scenes from Africa and the diaspora. A journey to the untold stories of the diaspora on this side of the world. Stories of resilience, strength, love, hope, and spirituality.
About Vivian Moinelle 
Born and raised in the vibrant tapestry of Havana, Cuba, Vivian Moinelle is a sonic storyteller transporting global audiences to the Afrofuturist world of her dreams. Electronic music is her medium; her sets are journeys transcending genres and borders, an amalgamation of pre-recorded beats and live productions. Her sound is an intoxicating blend of African rhythms, Afro-Cuban heritage, and the spirited energy of the diaspora, all grounded in the four-on-the-floor patterns of electronic music. 

Her mission is clear: to spread radical joy while carving a place for herself as a celebrated female Afro-Cuban DJ and producer. For Vivian Moinelle, music is unapologetic love. It's the heartbeat of her being, and she's sharing it with the world, one electrifying note at a time.

Social Handles/Links 
Instagram: @vivianmoinelle https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/ 
SoundCloud: @vivianmoinelle https://soundcloud.com/vivianmoinelle
Mixcloud: @vivianmoinelle https://www.mixcloud.com/vivianmoinelle/

Maferefun - 06/03/24 - Voices Radio

WE HERE: AQUÍ is a unique blend of sounds —an audio journey through untold stories from the African diaspora of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the many beats that unite us.
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

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guest mix
This was a guest mix for Oroko Radio. I had a chance to return to beautiful moments with my dearest ones: instants of love (tons of love) and resilience. 
There will be more beautiful moments, though. I am excited to announce that this guest mix was just the beginning. Starting on April 25th, 2024, WE HERE: AQUÍ will become a monthly show!

mucho amor, siempre!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. ARIWO — El Alacrán [mixed]
2. DOGMA Feat. The Afro-Cuban Rhythms — Más Suave [mixed]
3. Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 — Vale La Pena (WOST & JOES 2020 Edit) [mixed]
4. Ghetto Kumbe Feat. Zongo Abongo — Dagbani Dance [mixed]
5. Kokoroko — We Give Thanks (KeiyaA Remix)
6. Vivian Moinelle’s own mixed memories of Cuba and somebody very dear to her
7. Alfredo Calvo y su Bata Oba Tola [performing] — Agayu 
8. Nidia Góngora, Quantic, Kxngs — Maldito Muchacho (Kxngs Remix) [mixed]
9. DJ Nervoso — Kuia [mixed]
10. SEVENBEATZ — Feeling In My Head [mixed]
11. Funk na Caixa and Xão Productions — Os Amigo - Crkono & Slesh [mixed]
12. The Diabolical Liberties Feat. Emma-Jean Thackray — Dub Protection [mixed]
13. Niño Francois — Ragga Cumbia [mixed]
14. FBC & VHOOR — Demônio Da Lata 
15. IZCO — Am In Luv [mixed]
16. La Lupe [performing] — Fever (Nilo MC CubanBass Remix) [mixed]
17. La Dame Blanche — No Tengo
18. DJ Phino — Tambozão Du Fela [mixed]
19. Mitú — Yamina [mixed]
20. NOVALIMA — Yo Voy (Seiji Remix) [mixed]
21. Arfa — Ready for ur luv [mixed]
22. Steel Pulse — Sound System [mixed]

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you can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

we here: aquí (guest mix)

WE HERE AQUI - GUEST MIX - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @OROKO RADIO

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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guest mix 
This was my first guest mix for Voices Radio. My beloved place of birth, Cuba, was especially present, which informed my curation for future episodes. I am grateful that this will now be a monthly show, and we’ll be back on April 15th, 2024!

I hope you tune in! Until then, much love!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Mala (feat. Dreiser & Sexto Sentido) — Como Como 
2. JSTJR (feat. Ma-Less) — Panamania [mixed]
3. Explosion Negra — Tuky Tuky [mixed]
4. Sister Nancy — Bam Bam (KingKlavé Iyesá Remix) [mixed]
5. Buraka Som Sistema — Sente [mixed]
6. musclecars — Sol [mixed]
7. Keinemusik, Rampa, Sparrow & Barbossa — Champion [mixed]
8. Dj Mon8 — Panamá (Original Mix) [mixed]
9. River Ocean (feat. India) — Love & Happiness (Yemaya y Ochùn) [La Rumba] [mixed]
10. Groove Chronicles (Noodles) — Get Down - We Can Get Down [mixed]
11. Eduardo Romero — El Ritmo Latino (Original Mix) [mixed]
12. Busy Twist — London Luand, Pt. 1 (Zé Da Lua Ulungu Wami Remix) [mixed]
13. Bareto, Novalima — Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo (Coba Sound System Remix) [mixed]
14. OKAN — Eshu Nigüe (Eleggua) [mixed]
15. SHY FX, UK Apache — Original Nuttah 25 (Kybba & Elexsandom Edit) [mixed]
16. Taiwan Mc (feat. Paloma Pradal) — Catalina [mixed]
17. GARO (feat. Pedrito Martinez) — Fundamento (DaLe Dowtempo Remix) [mixed]

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

maferefun (guest mix)

MAFEREFUN - GUEST MIX - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

HTTPS:// is Vivian Moinelle’s ongoing mixtape of eclectic sounds and many feelings —anything imaginable! 
TUNE IN ON A RANDOM DAY OF THIS LIFE (STAY TUNED!) • elrecreo.fm

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March was a déjà vu of emotions (the bad ones). I lost faith in everything for a second. But then there was music. And then, there was this show.

Mucho amor, siempre,

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Prince of Queens — Mucho Corazón [mixed]
2. Jon Mavek, Precious James — Phyre (Oscar P Rework) [mixed]
3. Deekapz — Lei Do Baile [mixed] 
4. Sterio T, Beckhiiey B, Vussvocabs — Viano (Club Remix) [mixed]
5. Brandon Markell Holmes & Toribio — Go Ahead Feat. Fat Tony (Byron the Aquarius Remix)
6. Ron Trent — Seduction [mixed]
7. DJ Nigga Fox — Weed (Original Mix) [mixed with Vivian Moinelle’s memories of one night in Detroit with friends]
8. L3Ni — I Make It Hot [mixed]
9. Capleton — Who Dem [mixed]
10. Puffy Woods — Freak In Me (Bassline Mix) 
11. Bakey — Maximum Dub
12. dj meddle — Scania Feat. Taxikick & Endongo FM 
13. BAD WITH PHONES — DennisRodman
14. Dance Kill Move — Threepeat
15. BSN — Drummer Drop (KasperPi Remix)
16. El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 

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you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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HTTPS:// 02 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ELRECREO.FM

MoMA Nights with DJ Tara 04-05-2024

maferefun is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It's a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! Curated by Vivian Moinelle, an Afro-Cuban DJ and music producer based in New York. 

This particular episode is dedicated to Vivian Moinelle’s latest “fairy godmother,” Aureliana (ibaé), and her wisdom, love, and spiritual practices. The show evokes nostalgia and is filled with love. Vivian Moinelle creates an unparalleled hybrid experience by mixing pre-recorded sounds with unreleased beats and samples.

Mafererfun w/ Vivian Moinelle - 15.04.24 - Voices Radio

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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This is the inaugural episode of my new radio residency at Voices Radio. It is dedicated to my latest "fairy godmother," Aureliana (Ibaé), and her wisdom, love, and spiritual practices. The show evokes nostalgia and is filled with love, featuring a blend of pre-recorded sounds with unreleased beats and samples.

Much love!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. P18 — Kid Chocolate 
2. Carlos Mena, CASAMENA, IFE — Nostalgia of Paradise (Casamena BK Boom Remix) [live edit]
3. Vivian Moinelle — 03-01-live (unreleased beat) [transition] 
4. Kamerum Cuba — Bahía _ Santería
5. Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray — Sanba Yo Pran Pale (DJ Koze Remix)
6. Sunlight Square — Celebration Of Oggun (Yoruba Soul Beats) [live edit]
7. Vivian Moinelle — 04-11-live (unreleased beat) [transition] 
8. Juan Soul, Afrosideral — Guajira Africana
9. Wiston Alexander, Angel Valero — El Ritmo De Venezuela (Original Mix) [live edit]
10. Niko Bellotto feat. Naile Sosa — Barasuayo (Afroterraneo Version)
11. noi5er feat. Daymé Arocena — Me Ileva La Habana  
12. Cesar Escobar — Africonga  
13. Sabo — Obatala (Nicola Cruz Remix) 
14. Morales, Beny Moré — La Culebra (Djoy de Cuba Remix)

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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MAFEREFUN 01 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

maferefun is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! Presented by Vivian Moinelle, an Afro-Cuban DJ and music producer based in New York. 

In this episode, Vivian Moinelle (@vivianmoinelle) leads us on a captivating journey through Afro-Cuban traditions intertwined with rhythms from Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and beyond. Electronic music serves as the unifying element that connects everything together. The show pays a powerful tribute to Inés Castillo y Moinelo, Vivian's latest great-great-grandmother, and her remarkable resilience and strength.

maferefun with Vivian Moinelle 20.05.24

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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This episode marked a turning point for me… I asked my close friend Abel Marcel to step in while I worked out the next steps for this project. While doing so, I realized that a “new maferefun” was much, much needed, and on the horizon! 

Mucho amor, 

Vivian

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tracklist:
[Abel Marcel guest mix]
1. ? — Moyuba/Accidente I 
2. Enrique Jorrín — Felicidad
3. Gabriela Oramas — Rap Chianti
4. Yoyi — El Fino
5. Ignacio Cervantes — Los muñecos
6. Miguel Matamoros — Las Ruinas de Mi Bohío 
7. Eduardo Sánchez — Arlequín
8. Jesús — Rumba incómoda
9. Elena Burque — Aburrida
10. Rodney Barreto — Moyuba
11. Abel Marcel — Tohuwa Bohu
12. Ernesto Lecuona — Danza Lucumí

[Vivian Moinelle mix]
13. Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo — Manteca (Funky Lowlives Remix)
14. Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound — Cocoliche (Tribilin Sound Remix)
15. Pharrell Williams — Freedom

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About Abel Marcel:
Described by The Guardian as “a phenomenal, dynamic, imaginative, and outstanding pianist,” Abel Marcel has been praised by the Music Republic Magazine as “equally at home with the European and American jazz traditions as he is with his own Cuban roots.” Abel’s musical language stands for preserving a fresh and thrilling exploration on firm foundations deeply rooted in the melodic and rhythmic traditions of the Caribbean and Latin American, the French Les Six, and the lineage of composer-pianists like Bach, Mozart, and Chopin, or Ignacio Cervantes, Tania León, and Ernesto Lecuona.

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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MAFEREFUN 05 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

The evolution of two earlier radio shows, maferefun… is a spiritual celebration connecting Vivian Moinelle’s roots in Cuba to her present life in New York. It pays homage to Africa, its diaspora, and the numerous stories of love, resilience, and spirituality we collectively share. It is also a heartfelt tribute to our ancestors and Orishas (or gods, goddesses, the universe…), expressing gratitude for our blessings and hope for a brighter future for all. 
				
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

//this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!//

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¡maferefun…!

There’s something special about this one. It felt different, as if things were finally starting to make sense for me. New energies manifested, and we went deeper: from simply hosting a celebration (although spiritual) to engaging in a very spiritual session (they’re not the same ;))

maferefun all my ancestors and Orishas for allowing me to see a clearer path for this project! I drew inspiration from those intimate parties/events I love so much, the same spaces I dream about when considering leaving my “bedroom-DJ” stage and starting to play live again… 

TUNE IN! Let’s find radical joy as a path to much-needed healing! Muchísimas gracias to all the artists whose music blessed us this time around and to you for listening! 

Love, 

Vivian

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Tracklist:
1. Tia Maria Produções — Batucada que te faz (feat. DJ Bboy, DJ Danifox, DJ Lycox & Deejay Poco)
2. Olof Dreijer — Rosa Rugosa
3. Tia Maria Produções — Ele é bom
4. Waajeed — All the Way Thru (Original Mix)
5. Joeski — In This Life
5. [Frustrated Cubans protest prolonged blackouts — YouTube clip]
6. Fellow — Flare 
7. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Meme
8. DJ B.BOY — Moh Cota
9. Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band — Rumba Version (Al Dobson Jr Remix)
10. DJ MACKBOOGALOO — CHAMPETA-TON (Funky Mangelepa Edits) 
11. DJ Center — 2AM inna London Dub
12. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Traditional batá
13. Cardozo — Special (Cardozo Jersey Club Edit)
14. Bakey — Aftersun Dub
15. [memories — NYC]
16. [“Asere:” Cubano hablando — YouTube clip]
17. Modrums & Yohni Loboko — La Rumba Konpa (Dub Vocal Mix)
18. Kiko Navarro & DJ Fudge — Babalu Ayé (feat. Dono) (Moyuba Dub)

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The next show is on January 30th --catch me ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ (2 PM GMT)

You can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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¡maferefun… la música!

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MAFEREFUN… 03 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

we live in brooklyn (GARO Edit)

1. Who or what inspires you to be your biggest, freest, most sensual self? Why?

Janet Jackson and Prince. I have spent hundreds of hours laying on my floor, dancing in my mirror, and feeling myself to their music. This ritual is a huge part of my self care and I know I won't feel the vastness of my sensuality without taking this time to be with myself.

2. What were you channeling in this mix? What do you want to come across to your listeners?
This mix is actually recorded live from Process, in my hometown of Portland OR. This mix was the last mix I played before a major brain injury that has impacted my ability to engage in daily life, DJ, host THROB, and so much more. My memory has been impacted by my injury so I don't fully remember what I was channeling, but what I do know is this mix is very me. My friend calls it powerhouse! I love that so much, and it's been healing to listen to it, with hopes that one day I can get back into djing like this again.

3. Share a song that brings out the sexiness in you.
An album -- Velvet Rope front to back!

Throb Radio EP 1 - Shi Shi

Seamlessly blending her Afro-Cuban heritage with broader African and diasporic electronic sounds, Vivian Moinelle grew up in the heart of La Habana, Cuba, and describes herself as a “sonic storyteller.” Her music tells stories of love, resilience, and spirituality. Whether DJing, crafting beats, curating music compilations, or helping friends bring their albums to life, she focuses on creating evocative musical experiences that inspire collective radical joy and, when needed, healing. Now based in New York, she’s developing her MAFEREFUN... project and is excited to share new music soon.

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contact: groovesandlove@gmail.com 
#groovesandlove

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