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Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho Cry You Baby is a Tucson-based alternative band led by vocalist and guitarist Salma. What started as a solo project grew into a full band through Tucson’s local music scene. Salma first connected with guitarist Azul Navarrete through the local nonprofit venue Groundworks. Salma had an opportunity to play there and asked Azul to join her. Along with Salma’s best friend Ana Teresa Espinoza, they began playing small shows around Tucson. When it comes to their sound, Salma describes Cry You Baby as “a little bit of everything.” She and Azul write most of the band’s music, mixing different styles and influences. Their music has a strong alternative sound, with elements of singer-songwriter music, shoegaze, and power ballads. This mix gives the band a sound that is both personal and energetic. Cry You…

Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho New York City jazz singer Naama recently performed at Hotel Congress in Tucson’s Century Room. She brought her jazz sound to the intimate venue and shared her music with a Tucson crowd. Naama recently released her new album, Songs From the Road. The album features her jazz vocals and songs inspired by her life and experiences on the road. Listen to Songs From the Road: Follow Naama: https://www.instagram.com/naama_sings/ Learn more about Naama: https://www.naamasings.com/

Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho For Tucson musician and pop artist Julissa Lopez, music is a way to express herself while representing the city she calls home. Lopez is a Mexican American artist who blends hip hop and pop. As she works to grow her career, she also wants to bring more attention to the artists and talent coming out of Tucson. For Lopez, Tucson feels like more than just a city. It feels like a community where people look out for each other. “Tucson is basically family to me,” Lopez said. “Everyone knows everyone here.” Her passion for music started when she was young. When Lopez was around 12 years old, her mom encouraged her to participate in a talent show. She was nervous about performing, but decided to go through with it. When she ended up winning, it gave…

This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Yolanda Sethi, Board Member of The Homing Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to housing the homeless with dignity and respect. Their mission is “to provide immediate residence and onsite or referral services to those who are unhoused in order to bridge the current economic and social gaps separating them from safe and dignified living.” More information can be found on their website. A longer version of the episode is available below:

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Julie Evans, Executive Director of Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation, about their mission of supporting hospice patients and their loved ones.