Young Filipino musicians share how they stay inspired despite quarantine
Apr 24, 2021 3:03 PM PHT
Amanda Herrera
“To all artists, I highly urge you to continue creating music. Remember why you started. Keep your goals and dreams aligned, and use these as motivation to thrive,” said Mustard Music artist Joey Poe Ang who goes by Joey Tha Boy.
The quarantine has brought about a new set of challenges for artists. With live concerts being canceled and limited social gatherings, artists must be resourceful to keep their audience engaged.
“There are two disadvantages: performing online and creative restrictions,” said contemporary R&B artist Alexia Gallegos.
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Longtime oppression and historical barriers have kept many people of color from feeling comfortable in the American outdoors. Now that may be changing. Groups in Southern California and around the nation have made it their goal to introduce people of color to nature in a positive way. Their mission is to remove barriers and help people experience the connection, whether they are seeking fitness, healing, personal accomplishment or knowledge about all the outdoors has to offer. For many, the first step is going on a hike. Here are groups working toward a more diverse outdoors.
Latino Outdoors: Christian La Mont, program manager of Latino Outdoors, a national organization with a Los Angeles chapter, calls the process of removing barriers “the hike before the hike.” The idea is that people of color see themselves represented on the trail.
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