Category: features
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Veralyn Wen’s Debut at Paragon’s “The Hood Needs House”
By Caitlin Whisby Photo credit: Jalen Turner On her debut EP “Booty Codes,” Veralyn Wen wanted the project’s five tracks to showcase her current musical curiosities. Slated for release on September 25th, Wen seamlessly weaves her love for hyperpop, soul, and jazz across the nearly 16-minute runtime. She started some tracks months ago and finally…
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Kiara “Kiarita” On Guía & Life as an Artist in NYC
Kiara “Kiarita” is a Dominican-American artist based in New York City. In this piece, Kiara discusses their recent sculpture, Guía, currently on display at Not That Deep, a Brooklyn-based underground gallery located in an apartment basement. In this piece, they reflect on the importance of independent galleries and what it takes to build a life…
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In Service of Krishna: The Growing Presence of Female Pujaris
In Hare Krishna temples, pujaris perform daily rituals and care for the deities. While this role has traditionally been male-dominated, women are increasingly stepping into positions of spiritual leadership. Through the experiences of Jamuna Jaya Devi Dasi and Ritu Roy, this video explores the role of female pujaris within ISKCON (The International Society of Krishna…
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Inside the world of a casting director: Stella Tompkins profile
Casting directors play a crucial role in shaping the films audiences love, yet their work often happens behind the scenes. In this short audio profile, New York City casting director Stella Tompkins offers a glimpse into how she came to her position and the role she plays in helping actors land on the big screen.…
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Maya Cabrinha (visnumaya) profile
Caitlin WhisbyCaitlin is 1/2 of disjoint and resides in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Her pieces focus on arts and culture. disjointblog.com
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Finding Sanctuary at The Bhakti Center: Interview with Maya Cabrinha (visnumaya)
Maya Cabrinha, 23, works at the Bhakti Center, located in the Lower East Side. The Center serves as a yoga studio, a temple, and a cultural hub. Maya, who uses she/they pronouns, has been volunteering at the Bhakti Center for over a year. Maya is a jack of all trades at the Bhakti Center. Sometimes,…