Native Angeleno Jacqueline Racquel Vaca wears many hats. She’s a magical milliner, a wardrobe wizard, a passionate dancer, a classically trained singer, and a careful curator. Blending experiences & techniques, she draws inspiration from nature, travel, classic cinema, history and people’s rights movements, emerging science and technology, and of course her stylish friends. She works with Leaving Records, LA's beloved all-genre record label on community initiatives, and leads as the director of community for blockchain Polygon.
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Music Mentions
- João Gilberto
- Astrud Gilberto
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Cab Calloway
- No Doubt
- John Philip Sousa
- dublab
- NTS
- Shazam
- Smart Bar Chicago
- Empty Bottle Chicago
- Troubadour
- Ariel Pink
- Kendrick Lamar
- Beyonce
Dublab ~ Leaving Records (18:04):
- Leaving Records
- Juke Bounce Werk
- Stones Throw
- Alpha Pup
- Matthew David
- Low End Theory
- Thom Yorke
- Prince
- Kamasi Washington
- Flying Lotus
DJ’s to listen to (25:09):
- Hoseh
- Mamabear
- Monalisa
- Droney Mitchell
- Theo Parrish
- Moor Mother
- Micky Finn
- Paul Camo
- LDLDN
- Bianca Alexis
- Revelation Time Osaka
Q&A
First Record (6:27):
- “Tragic Kingdom” by No Doubt
Three artists of note discovered in the last year (38:53):
- AshTreJinkins
- Sam Gendel
- Colloboh
Most recent album purchased (42:51):
- “Music From Saharan Cellphones” by Various Artists
Most under-appreciated album from an artist you love (43:52):
- “The Perfect Album” by Christine McVie
Most under-appreciated artist from your favorite music decade (45:12):
- Sudan Archives
Desert Island Discs (47:23):
- “África Brasil” by Jorge Ben Jor
- “Vespertine” by Björk
- “Radiance” by Malcolm Cecil
Recommended guests for future episodes (51:07):
- Maylee Todd
- Olive Kimoto
