Mixtape Hope Drs. Luis and Andrea Espinoza

From Cleveland to the Crescent City...Conner McCready brings a unique vision, style and talent to his music and art!His energy in performing, love of learning, and tenacity in teaching music is inspiring!It is rare to sit someone who can navigate the SCIENCE and the WHY of music so eloquently. His depth of musical knowledge makes it easy to see what continues to motivate his passion and gift of music. A multi instrumentalist AND producer, Conner McCready is ready and able to take his cr...

It was “just a feeling” that brought this Pennsylvania native to New Orleans and this city is blessed to have kept her!On the heels of her latest album “Fever Dreams” (2023), Shawan Rice is on fire! Her calm exudes wisdom and musically she is talented well beyond her years. Her music will hold you, inspire you and teach you. She is a poet, a scholar, a producer, vocalist and all around genuinely beautiful soul. She shares what brought her here, why she stayed and ...

Believe.Believe in something and you will often find your purpose. Chuck Credo IV does just that. The legendary musician, songwriter, producer, entertainer, podcaster, manager and community leader believes in MUSIC and the city that raised him. We sit down with Mr. Credo IV and enjoy the stories and the fuel that has sparked his passion for supporting other artists and entertainers even as he keeps a very solid schedule as the lead of the band we all know and love- The Mixed Nuts.As well, lis...

When Veronica and Victoria Corcoran hit the sand, the ACE they delivery is the strength of will and determination in "doing the work" it takes to become champions.The AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) lit up the sand here in New Orleans this past April. We were able to catch up with The Corcoran twins as they shared stories of times during their phenomenal college career here at UNO, the community that still welcomes them and the LOVE of each other and family who played a hu...

SEASON 4!"LOCAL LOVE"GRATITUDE as we welcome another season of storytellers and artists being REAL. As we continue to learn, music truly unites us all! It inspires HOPE in ways that no other prescription can.We say "thank you" to those who have sat with us, those who have given their time and love as we look forward to sharing more with YOU!Turn up the volume and adjust the speakers as we bring you another season of MIXTAPE HOPE! We are looking forward to highlighting guests with t...

We had the opportunity to interview internacional award winning musician Sol Pereyra. An accomplished musician, artist, and director, Sol brings her passion for life and laughter to our Mixtape Hope episode while in Argentina preparing for the launch of her sixth album entitled 'La Pelicula'.She splits her time living between Argentina and Mexico City, Mexico and is always on the move spreading her message of hope and love. Since the age of ten, Sol started singing and playing music.&nb...