A day in the life of two Mexican immigrants: Diego, the youngest son of an abusive upper-class political family & Mireya, an indigenous young woman who works for Diego’s family as a housekeeper. Through what seems to be an innocent game, Diego ends up killing Mireya, defining the man he will become.
A day in the life of two Mexican immigrants: Diego, the youngest son of an abusive upper-class political family & Mireya, an indigenous young woman who works for Diego’s family as a housekeeper. Through what seems to be an innocent game, Diego ends up killing Mireya, defining the man he will become.
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Mission Statement
Our passionate crew represents a diverse collective of immigrants, & children of immigrants. Both our director and DP are Mexican immigrants that want to re-shape the narrative surrounding the Latinx community. The film is an exercise in creating a uniquely Mexican story set in the United States.About The Project
UPDATE
Unfortunately, the life of our campaign coincided with the COVID-19 outbreak. When we realized this, we checked in with ourselves and with our close friends and family members, trying to decide what the best route for us to take would be. We wanted to pause the campaign but unfortunately, that was out of our hands. In lieu of that option, we decided to extend the campaign to it now ending on May 1st.
Reaching out to people has been conflicting, to say the least, and it has been very hard asking people to support this dream while the world is so incredibly uncertain. On the other hand, I've also been met with an incredible amount of support as well. We are working hard to create content and incentives that y'all can cherish for a long time to come. I'm fighting to tell a story that would've had trouble manifesting even before this crisis and I'm determined to fight even harder in spite of what we're going through. This story is important. Especially going into election season. We have to remember who it is we are voting for. When this is all over - your contributions will go directly towards a social justice project and to artists (mainly women and POC) who are all currently out of a job.
Thank you! We are so grateful for you. Stay safe <3
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Alexandra
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A message to you from writer/director Alexandra Velasco:
Why I decided to tell this story:
Two main reasons:
1. SOCIAL JUSTICE:
- Mexico has a very high rate of femicide. In 2019, it was estimated that over 1.5 per 100,000 Mexican women were murdered on account of their gender, the highest rate at least since 2017.
- This story isn’t only about a crime based on gender, it’s a story of how a systemic cycle of abuse linked to toxic masculinity trickles down to destroy the lives of the most vulnerable.
- Inter-Mexican colorism is a huge issue in Mexico to this day, it dictates the lives of every person. It keeps the white European Mexicans in power and the brown indigenous Mexicans in servitude. I want to keep that conversation at the forefront and check my own privilege.
2. HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY: I am interested in what drives people to make decisions, what fuels people's actions? This story is told from the perspective of someone who is driven to make a choice that ends someone's life and defines a new path for his own life.
Why sharing this story in film is important
A recent study published in the New York Times states that of the 100 top-grossing films each year from 2007 to 2018, only three percent featured Latino actors in lead or co-lead roles. Producers and casting executives fared badly, too, with Latinos making up only three percent. And they were equally rare in the director’s chair, helming four percent of movies studied during the 12-year period. And then a female Latina director? Those statistics are even worse. In all, only 4.5 percent of the 47,268 speaking roles studied by researchers went to Latino actors. On the other hand, a 2018 study conducted by the Motion Picture Association of America showed Hispanic and Latino audiences had their highest annual attendance that year, going to the movies an average of 4.7 times a year.
'How can I help?'
The audience is there, we just need to show the "powers that be" that Mexican female filmmakers are out here, hustling and making art, and we can make awesome films that tell important stories and connect humans on incredible new levels.
This intense and ambitious film is going to take support, time and a group of dedicated humans to create. And that means yes, we need money, but that's not the only way you can be a part of this adventure! We all of you to come with us!
You can help us in three ways:
DONATE: This is the most direct way that you can become one of our favorite people and form part of our filmmaking family. We really tried to get in your head and come up with incentives that we think you will love! Also, you'll be supporting innovative Mexican filmmakers and artists!
FOLLOW: At Seed&Spark, more followers equals MORE support from the platform in many awesome ways, for example, if we hit 500 followers, we unlock an amazing filmmaker package!
SHARE: It's 2020 and we all know how crucial social media presence is in getting a new project greenlit. By sharing with your friends and family, you help this important story reach networks that we wouldn't be able to tap otherwise. You also are also playing a crucial part in SHARING THE STORY, even before the film is made.
¡Gracias!
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you. We are a dedicated crew of fearless women filmmakers, but no matter how hard we work we would not be able to get this film made without YOU and your unwavering support. I have felt the support of my community before, and filmmaking is a collaborative art, built on human stories and connection, which means not only do we want you to join us, but we need you in order to make this come to life. Thank you for showing the world how important independent filmmaking is in sharing stories that have the power to move us. If we can reach one person with our art, everything was worth it.We are so excited to make, and share this film with you! Let's do this!!
Con mucho amor,
Alexandra, Maya, Jessica, Laura & the Becoming Crew
Incentives
$5
SECRET SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
¡PLAYLIST SECRETO EN SPOTIFY!
Thank you for joining our family and helping to amplify Latinx voices in Film! You will receive a Spotify Link to our new playlist created by our very own music supervisor, Ana Velasco. We want to publicly thank you for your support on social media. Please make sure to follow us at @el_devenir_film on all platforms so you can see the post! Any contribution helps and shows that stories like this have a STRONG AUDIENCE.
¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia y amplifiar las voces latinas en el cine! Recibirás un link de Spotify secreto, creado por nuestra propia supervisora de música, Ana Velasco. Queremos agradecerte públicamente por tu apoyo en las redes sociales. ¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en @el_devenir_film en todas las plataformas para que veas la publicación! Cualquier contribución ayuda y demuestra que las historias como esta tienen una AUDIENCIA IMPORTANTE.
$10
4x6 Photograph take by our DP
A beautiful 4x6 photo print from our DP Andrea Gonzalez Mereles.
You pick:
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3 -
4 -
5 -
$15
DIGITAL THANK YOU CARD
POSTAL DIGITAL DE AGRADECIMIENTO
Custom BECOMING (EL DEVENIR) digital thank you art card designed for the project by our own director and multimedia artist Alexandra Velasco, with behind the scenes photography by our producer Jessica Toscano. You can choose, Spanish or English version.
Postal digital personalizada diseñada para el proyecto por nuestra propia directora y artista multimedia Alexandra Velasco, con fotografías detrás de escena por nuestra productora Jessica Toscano. Puedes elegir la versión en español o en inglés.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
$25
BECOME YOUR FAVORITE "VILLAIN"
CONVIÉRTETE EN TU "VILLANO" FAVORITO
If you've always wanted to star in your favorite anti-hero film, this is your chance! Send us a headshot and tell us your favorite villain and we will make your dream come true via photoshop!
Si siempre has querido protagonizar en tu película favorita como un antihéroe, ¡esta es tu oportunidad! ¡Envíanos tu foto, dínos tu villano favorito y haremos realidad tu sueño a través de Photoshop!
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Digital Thank You Card
$30
One-of-a kind collage
One of a kind mixed media collage done by our director and multimedia artist Alexandra Velasco. (4x6 inches)
We will reach out with options so you can pick your favorite one.
Claimed: 4 of 16
$50
EARLY ACCESS TO FILM + HAND-WRITTEN THANK YOU CARD
ACCESO DIGITAL A LA PELICULA + POSTAL DE AGRADECIMIENTO ESCRITA A MANO
Be one of the first people to watch the film!! We'll send you private link to the film + a hand-written card thanking you for your donation.
¡Sé una de las primeras personas en ver la película completa! Te enviaremos un link privado + una postal escrita a mano agradeciéndote tu donación.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Be your own villain$50
1 hour Website Consultation with Jessica Toscano
Consulta privada de 1 hora con Jessica Toscano sobre tu sitio de web
It's the perfect time to re-brand!! Get a one-hour website consultation with our producer Jessica Toscano! She is the founder of FRANKLY MY DEAR, A CREATIVE PRACTICE PROVIDING WEB DESIGN AND CREATIVE DIRECTION FOR FILM, CULTURE & COMMERCIAL CLIENTS WORLDWIDE.
Clients include WME / INNOVATIVE ARTISTS / PASSAGE PICTURES.
$70
SPECIAL THANKS ON END CREDITS
AGRADECIMIENTOS EN LOS CRÉDITOS AL FINAL DE LA PELÍCULA
You will get exclusive access to all of the above... AND you'll your name on the big screen under Special Thanks!
Recibirás acceso exclusivo a todas las recompensas previas... ¡¡Y tu nombre en los créditos al final de la película!!
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Be your own villain
+ Hand-written Thank You card
+ Digital Access to film
$100
TICKET TO PRIVATE SCREENINGS - LA/CDMX (AIR-TRAVEL NOT INCLUDED)
BOLETO PARA LA PROYECCIÓN PRIVADA - LA/CDMX (VIAJE NO INCLUIDO)
You're invited to our private screenings in LA and Mexico City!!You'll be one of the VERY FIRST people to see the film on the big screen.
¡Estás invitado a nuestras proyecciones privadas en Los Ángeles y CDMX! Serás una de las PRIMERAS personas en ver la película en la pantalla grande.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Be your own villain
+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Digital Access to film
$150
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIBUJO DIGITAL
Send us a favorite photograph of you and we will send you back a DIGITAL PORTRAIT DRAWING of yourself (or a friend, pet, loved one or enemy if that's the kind of thing you are into) by our multi-talented director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un DIBUJO DIGITAL creado por nuestra directora.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$250
INK ILLUSTRATION
Send us a favorite photograph of you and we will MAIL you an INK PORTRAIT DRAWING of yourself (or whomever you desire) by our multi-talented director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un DIBUJO HECHO A MANO por nuestra directora.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$500
ILLUSTRATED GIF
GIF ILUSTRADO
Send us an image of your choosing and we will send you a unique DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION GIF of the photograph you sent, made by our director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un GIF ILUSTRADO por nuestra directora.
+ Ink Drawing
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$750
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
PRODUCTOR ASOCIADO
You'll be given an Associate Producer credit at the end of the film (with an IMDB entry).
Se te otorgará un crédito de productor asociado al final de la película (con una entrada de IMDB).
+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Illustrated GIF
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening$1,000
OIL PAINTING
PINTURA AL ÓLEO
Our director will paint you a LIMITED EDITION an OIL PAINTING based on the film.
Nuestra directora te pintará una PINTURA AL ÓLEO EDICIÓN LIMITADA basada en la película.
Size 11" x 17" / Tamaño 11 "x 17"
Oil on Canvas / Óleo sobre lienzo
+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private ScreeningClaimed: 0 of 6
$3,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
PRODUCTOR EJECUTIVO
+ Executive Producer credit at the end of the film (with an IMDB entry)+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
SECRET SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
¡PLAYLIST SECRETO EN SPOTIFY!
Thank you for joining our family and helping to amplify Latinx voices in Film! You will receive a Spotify Link to our new playlist created by our very own music supervisor, Ana Velasco. We want to publicly thank you for your support on social media. Please make sure to follow us at @el_devenir_film on all platforms so you can see the post! Any contribution helps and shows that stories like this have a STRONG AUDIENCE.
¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia y amplifiar las voces latinas en el cine! Recibirás un link de Spotify secreto, creado por nuestra propia supervisora de música, Ana Velasco. Queremos agradecerte públicamente por tu apoyo en las redes sociales. ¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en @el_devenir_film en todas las plataformas para que veas la publicación! Cualquier contribución ayuda y demuestra que las historias como esta tienen una AUDIENCIA IMPORTANTE.
$10
4x6 Photograph take by our DP
A beautiful 4x6 photo print from our DP Andrea Gonzalez Mereles.
You pick:
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
$15
DIGITAL THANK YOU CARD
POSTAL DIGITAL DE AGRADECIMIENTO
Custom BECOMING (EL DEVENIR) digital thank you art card designed for the project by our own director and multimedia artist Alexandra Velasco, with behind the scenes photography by our producer Jessica Toscano. You can choose, Spanish or English version.
Postal digital personalizada diseñada para el proyecto por nuestra propia directora y artista multimedia Alexandra Velasco, con fotografías detrás de escena por nuestra productora Jessica Toscano. Puedes elegir la versión en español o en inglés.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
$25
BECOME YOUR FAVORITE "VILLAIN"
CONVIÉRTETE EN TU "VILLANO" FAVORITO
If you've always wanted to star in your favorite anti-hero film, this is your chance! Send us a headshot and tell us your favorite villain and we will make your dream come true via photoshop!
Si siempre has querido protagonizar en tu película favorita como un antihéroe, ¡esta es tu oportunidad! ¡Envíanos tu foto, dínos tu villano favorito y haremos realidad tu sueño a través de Photoshop!
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Digital Thank You Card
$30
One-of-a kind collage
One of a kind mixed media collage done by our director and multimedia artist Alexandra Velasco. (4x6 inches)
We will reach out with options so you can pick your favorite one.
Claimed: 4 of 16
$50
EARLY ACCESS TO FILM + HAND-WRITTEN THANK YOU CARD
ACCESO DIGITAL A LA PELICULA + POSTAL DE AGRADECIMIENTO ESCRITA A MANO
Be one of the first people to watch the film!! We'll send you private link to the film + a hand-written card thanking you for your donation.
¡Sé una de las primeras personas en ver la película completa! Te enviaremos un link privado + una postal escrita a mano agradeciéndote tu donación.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Be your own villain$50
1 hour Website Consultation with Jessica Toscano
Consulta privada de 1 hora con Jessica Toscano sobre tu sitio de web
It's the perfect time to re-brand!! Get a one-hour website consultation with our producer Jessica Toscano! She is the founder of FRANKLY MY DEAR, A CREATIVE PRACTICE PROVIDING WEB DESIGN AND CREATIVE DIRECTION FOR FILM, CULTURE & COMMERCIAL CLIENTS WORLDWIDE.
Clients include WME / INNOVATIVE ARTISTS / PASSAGE PICTURES.
$70
SPECIAL THANKS ON END CREDITS
AGRADECIMIENTOS EN LOS CRÉDITOS AL FINAL DE LA PELÍCULA
You will get exclusive access to all of the above... AND you'll your name on the big screen under Special Thanks!
Recibirás acceso exclusivo a todas las recompensas previas... ¡¡Y tu nombre en los créditos al final de la película!!
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Be your own villain
+ Hand-written Thank You card
+ Digital Access to film
$100
TICKET TO PRIVATE SCREENINGS - LA/CDMX (AIR-TRAVEL NOT INCLUDED)
BOLETO PARA LA PROYECCIÓN PRIVADA - LA/CDMX (VIAJE NO INCLUIDO)
You're invited to our private screenings in LA and Mexico City!!You'll be one of the VERY FIRST people to see the film on the big screen.
¡Estás invitado a nuestras proyecciones privadas en Los Ángeles y CDMX! Serás una de las PRIMERAS personas en ver la película en la pantalla grande.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Be your own villain
+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Digital Access to film
$150
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIBUJO DIGITAL
Send us a favorite photograph of you and we will send you back a DIGITAL PORTRAIT DRAWING of yourself (or a friend, pet, loved one or enemy if that's the kind of thing you are into) by our multi-talented director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un DIBUJO DIGITAL creado por nuestra directora.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$250
INK ILLUSTRATION
Send us a favorite photograph of you and we will MAIL you an INK PORTRAIT DRAWING of yourself (or whomever you desire) by our multi-talented director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un DIBUJO HECHO A MANO por nuestra directora.
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$500
ILLUSTRATED GIF
GIF ILUSTRADO
Send us an image of your choosing and we will send you a unique DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION GIF of the photograph you sent, made by our director.
Mándanos una imagen tuya (o de quien quieras) y te enviaremos un GIF ILUSTRADO por nuestra directora.
+ Ink Drawing
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Hand-written Thank You card+ Special Thanks on Big Screen
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
$750
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
PRODUCTOR ASOCIADO
You'll be given an Associate Producer credit at the end of the film (with an IMDB entry).
Se te otorgará un crédito de productor asociado al final de la película (con una entrada de IMDB).
+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Illustrated GIF
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening$1,000
OIL PAINTING
PINTURA AL ÓLEO
Our director will paint you a LIMITED EDITION an OIL PAINTING based on the film.
Nuestra directora te pintará una PINTURA AL ÓLEO EDICIÓN LIMITADA basada en la película.
Size 11" x 17" / Tamaño 11 "x 17"
Oil on Canvas / Óleo sobre lienzo
+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Social Media Shout Out <3
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private ScreeningClaimed: 0 of 6
$3,000
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT
PRODUCTOR EJECUTIVO
+ Executive Producer credit at the end of the film (with an IMDB entry)+ Digital access to the film
+ A hand-written thank-you card
+ Ticket to LA/CDMX Premiere Private Screening
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Current Team
About This Team
Alexandra Velasco is a multimedia artist from Mexico City now living and working in LA. She holds a BFA from Parsons the New School For Design in Communication Design. Having not attended traditional film school, Alexandra has auto-didactically taught herself the ins and outs of directing, producing and writing cinema and has gained international professional acclaim. Her films and music videos have screened at festivals worldwide.
Her first narrative film "The First of The Free Girls" (which she wrote and co-directed) was awarded Best Narrative Short at Women's Voices Now 2018, Jury Selection at the 2016 Les Femmes Underground Film Festival and Best Cinematography at the 2016 Moonfaze Feminist Film Festival. The film was nominated for Best Comedic Short at the 2017 Best of Awards - New Filmmakers Los Angeles. In addition, Alexandra and he co-director Alexander Kahan were nominated for the Best New Artist award at the renowned Berlin Fashion Film Festival. Alexandra's work focuses on showcasing and addressing social issues in an intimate and unconventional manner. She is also passionate about making filmmaking accessible to everyone and leads an experimental film workshop at the School of the Alternative in North Carolina.
Laura Cartagena is an experienced producer currently working at MasterClass, an online education platform that gives students access to the world's greatest instructors. Innately curious and interested in multiple fields, in 2013 Laura founded an artist collective called Create Collect, where the work of emerging artists was sold and exhibited globally. A self-proclaimed connector of people and ideas, Laura's passion for film-making and art has led her to the ultimate goal of telling human stories through feature films.
A UK/German native Maya is an LA-based producer. To date, she has produced films in Beijing, New York, London, and Mexico City. Her most recent credits include Deathcember’s A Christmas Miracle (2019) by Vivienne Vaughn and Tribeca Untold Stories Grant winner Lucky Grandma. Before producing, Maya worked in marketing at The Weinstein Company on THE MASTER (2012); BBC America on ORPHAN BLACK Season 2 (2014); and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. More recently she has worked in companies dedicated to female filmmakers, Refinery 29 & Maven Pictures. She is a Columbia University Creative Producing MFA Graduate ’19, a finalist of the Marcie Bloom/Sony Fellowship ’17 The Sarah Jones Film Foundation Grant ’18, a participant of the WIF Creative Producing Mentorship Program 2019, and NYWIFT, BAFTA, and PGA member.
Jessica Toscano (b.1990) is an independent filmmaker and creative director based in Los Angeles, California. Her background in performance and visual arts has crafted her unique voice as a storyteller, allowing her to produce enigmatic visual narratives through creative producing, creative direction, writing and directing. As a film and commercial producer, her work includes national commercials, documentary films and series, music videos and narrative projects. For the last 3 years (by sheer coincidence) Jess has only produced for emerging and established female directors such as Lina Plioplyte, Eunique Jones Gibson, Jenna Malone, Tchaiko Omawale and Ekaterina Belinskaya. She’s a firm believer in sustainable filmmaking and strives to create sets where curiosity and exploration flourishes in an inclusive, diverse and safe environment for all.
Maddie Racoosin is a Production Coordinator based in San Francisco, CA. Currently full-time with MasterClass, Maddie has worked with a diverse spectrum of crew and content, in both domestic and international markets. Inspired and empowered by the network of creatives around her, Maddie is excited to be pursuing a path in visual storytelling.
Andrea Gonzalez Mereles is a Mexican director of photography that focuses on narrative storytelling. She attended some of the most prestigious institutions; Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, Maine Media Workshops and College in Maine and the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles. She’s a 2014 Fulbright Scholar, a 2017 Film Independent's Project Involve Fellow and a 2019 Berlinale Talents participant. She’s a member of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (I.C.F.C.) and Apertura. Her films have been screened in numerous international film festivals; Viena International Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, Guanajuato International Film Festival, among others.
With 10 years of experience as a director of photography, her true interest lies in the art of telling stories. Cinematography is a professional journey she’s embarked on but it's also a personal one. Her intention is to understand what it means to be a human being; weaknesses, strengths, and doubts, to portray it in her body of work. She’s currently based in Los Angeles, CA.
Leila Jarman is an Iranian-Brazilian-American interdisciplinary filmmaker, educator and activist. Her filmmaking career began in 2010 with her directorial feature film debut, Voice of the Valley, a documentary set in the Middle East. Leila got her start in editing working under the mentorship of award winning commercial and film editor Leo Scott whose credits include projects with Harmony Korine, Gia Coppola, Die Antwoord and more. Leila has directed and edited over fifty films across genres with her works screened and awarded prizes at hundreds of film festivals. Her films have been featured on media outlets including VICE, The Creator's Project, MTV, VH1, Paper Magazine, AfroPunk and The Guardian among others.
Michael Beharie is a musician based in New York City. His music sits at the imagined intersection between sound system culture, pop transmission and free improvisation. -
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