“I was inspired to create this mix for the love of CUMBIA during the pandemic. This mix is dedicated to all the gay babies that grow up without the privilege of having either parents present in their lives. For the gay babies that grow up in foster homes and group homes. For the gay babies that have to leave their homes because the trauma of surviving in the neighborhood outweighs the possibility of healing. This mix is for anyone interested in the ceremonia de la cumbia.”
Today, we feature a mix from one of our very own Chulitxs - the mix comes directly from their vinyl collection. This mix comes directly from Chulitx Sin Amores (she/her/they/them), of CVC Bay Area.
Crystal Crystal Mendoza was born in Indio, Califas and raised in East Los Ángeles, Boyle Heights and Mexicali, Baja Califas. Crystal moved to the Bay Area 8 years ago and during that time she has had the privilege of working as a case manager for undocumented/system involved youth and families. Crystal has grown not only as a DJ but an event curator as well (she is a part of the Cumbiatón family). Crystal is the proud mother of Malaki, the 3.4 pound chihuahua who will melt your heart. Crystal is currently working towards developing an intro to djing workshop: the basics course for youth of color/ unaccompanied youngsters/ gay babies that reside in the Mission District of San Panchito.
Check out CVC’s mixes:
![Chulita Raquiqui [rah-ki-ki] - Bologna Sandwich with Lays chips n Louisiana Hot Sauce, a disco funk house mix](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57c87996f7e0ab859dbd17c7/1720537665442-3AXDVEIDOU2APTUH86X7/Bologna+sandwich+with+lays+chips+n+lousiana+hot+sauce+art+by+raquiqui_+insta+square.png)
