Artistories

Nefftys – Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary

ARTISTORIES Pricilla “Nefftys” Rodriguez In this episode, we feature Pricilla “Nefftys” Rodriguez, Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary. The episode starts with Nefftys explaining the inspiration behind her stage name, which is derived from the goddess Nephthys, a symbol of creativity, darkness and transformation in Egyptian mythology. She talks about growing up in … Read more

NEW Artistories Episode featuring Amber Doe, Textile artist, Printmaker, and Jewelry Designer

Artistories on KXCI – February 1, 2022 Amber Doe – Textile artist, Printmaker, and Jewelry Designer In this episode, we hear from Amber Doe, Textile artist, Printmaker, and Jewelry Designer. The episode begins with Amber sharing how she reignites her creative development as an artist and how current events play into her thought process. Then, we … Read more

Artistories – Jessica Gonzales, Muralist, Painter, and Designer

Artistories on KXCI – January 3, 2021 Jessica Gonzales, Muralist, Painter, and Designer In this episode, Woods Fairchild, Arts Foundation Public Art Project Manager, has a conversation with Jessica Gonzales, Muralist, Painter, and Designer. Woods begins with a big congratulations to Jessica and Rock Martinez for their new public art commission for the Rillito Wash Flood Control Mural … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Brian Lopez

Artistories on KXCI – May 11, 2021 Brian Lopez — Musician In this episode of Artistories, we hear from musician Brian Lopez. We talk about his band XIXA‘s sold-out album release party (for Genesis) coming up on May 30 and the new date recently opened; Sat. May 29. We talk about what the show means to the band and to … Read more

ARTISTORIES: PSYPIRITUAL

Artistories on KXCI – April 30, 2021 PSYPIRITUAL — Rapper, Musician and Producer In this episode of Artistories, we hear from PSYPIRITUAL, a rapper, musician, producer and integral part of the Tucson underground hip hop scene.  He describes the sound coming out of Tucson, influences–including growing up in Barrio Hollywood–creative process and the problem with creative … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Chezale Rodriguez

Artistories on KXCI – March 15, 2021 Chezale Rodriguez — Multifaceted Teaching & Performing Artist In this episode of Artistories, we hear from Chezale Rodriguez, Multifaceted Teaching & Performing Artist. Chezale tells us about her artistic and teaching trajectory, her experiences performing at the Tucson Hip Hop Festival, her experience as part of the Unlock Creative’s Sistah Circle (a cohort … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Karima Walker

Artistories on KXCI – March 10, 2021 Karima Walker — Artist In this episode of Artistories, we hear from artist Karima Walker, who talks to us about her music, performance and more. She recounts details about her musical trajectory and how she started expanding into more experimental realms as a way to push back against the constraints … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Betty Villegas

Artistories on KXCI – January 18, 2021 Betty Villegas — Mexican American Heritage & History Museum In this episode of Artistories, we hear from Betty Villegas, Director of the Mexican American Heritage & History Museum. She tells us about the historic Sosa Carrillo House in which the museum is currently housed, and how Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson founded … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Logan Greene

Artistories on KXCI – December 22, 2020 Logan Greene — Groundworks In this episode of Artistories, we hear from Logan Greene, executive director of Groundworks; a 501c3 non-profit, youth-driven community arts space in Tucson that opened last year. Logan talks about the programming going on now (including online marketplaces) and the Virtual Social Clubs that will be opening … Read more

ARTISTORIES: Misha Livingston

Artistories on KXCI – December 8, 2020 Misha Livingston — Downtown Radio In this episode of Artistories, we hear from Misha Livingston, member of the board of directors for Downtown Radio 99.1 FM. Misha talks about this low-power FM community radio station that has been playing mostly rock-related genres–for Tucson and the world via streaming–since 2015. She … Read more