amor y lucha speaks to current genocides, wars of the past and present and a future to liberate all oppressed peoples. it is a nod to old school latine house music. inspired by the records that i grew up with in my parents record collection. a continuation and respect to the lineage with my own lil twist.
congas: mobéy lola irizarry
bongo: eden quintero
written, mixed, and mastered by MIRA MIRA
Producer, performance artist, and La Mariquitas member Samira Mendoza discusses her sleep rituals, reimagining salsa through a transgender lens, and how her new track, “Amor Y Lucha,” was inspired by her Nuyorican roots.