Havana To New York, United States
From classical piano lessons in Havana to hosting a spiritual, Afro-diasporic radio show [...], Vivian Moinelle's musical journey is one of transformation, resilience, and deep purpose. Her path has woven through Cuba's Jazz and Hip-Hop scenes, Detroit's rich musical heritage, and now, the global airwaves [...]. Guided by rhythm, ancestry and intuition, Vivian has found her voice as a "sonic healer" —crafting immersive, soulful experiences that connect the African diaspora through sound.
~ Yemi Abiade for Mixcloud (excerpt)
Music producer, curator, and DJ, she turns the sounds that keep her alive into ritual, summoning her ancestors and Orishas through radical joy, healing, and connection. You'll find her wherever the diaspora dances —raw yet sophisticated, devoted to her most treasured project to date: MAFEREFUN…
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contact: groovesandlove@gmail.com
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by Vivian Moinelle
¡Maferefun Bogotá, ciudad de colores y sonidos sin igual! This MAFEREFUN… was entirely recorded while I was in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Wow! A LOT has happened since my last post here! Five MAFEREFUN… shows, a change of season, and... a feature on this very own welcoming platform [Mixcloud] blog! (grateful).
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Just the feelings, tons of feelings... maferefun la vida y ustedes.
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March's spiritual session is here! I'm building that intimate space of my dreams, one episode at a time!
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maferefun... connects my nostalgia for La Habana, Cuba, with my excitement for the future while staying rooted in the present to celebrate the shared stories of love, resilience, and spirituality that unite us all.
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Imagine a soulful blend of Afro-Cuban heritage infused with broader African and diasporic sounds, all rooted in the electronic waves that have changed and continue to change my life for good.
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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...
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The sounds transported me everywhere: from Detroit to La Habana, New York, and back to Cuba. Yet, one genre made its presence very strong: rumba.
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The bridge between my past and my present: a spiritual celebration for all of us; this episode felt like home! There are tons of sounds I love, memories of all kinds, and hopes for a better future.
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maferefun… serves as a spiritual celebration linking my Cuban roots with my current life in New York...
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