This whole year I focused on making moves towards another passion of mine: radio. I’ve been interning at various shows and helping out where ever I can (Shout out to Brooklyn Bodega Radio, Rap is Outta Control, The Halftime Show). I ‘ve had the honor to work with some of the greatest people in the NY Radio scene who have graciously taken me under their wing. In some odd turn of events, my year ends with an offer to have my own online radio show via Urban Latino Radio.
I am completely speechless and excited. So, Navani Knows Radio is born, a weekly show that will focus on music and culture. Specifically Hip-Hop music and how it influences art, food, dance, literature and film. Me and my co-host Suley will be probing guests with inciteful questions in an effort to give exposure to great artists outside the mainstream.
This week we set off our first “trial” show dedicated to the Holidays with graffiti queen TOOFLY. The Queens resident has been in the game for 20 years and had many great stories to share about making her way in the male dominated art form. She also dished on holiday traditions in her native Ecuadaor as well as show us her awesome merchandise featured in the NY Daily News Gift Guide. You can catch her today at the Ladies Love Holiday Pop Up Shop.
Suley and I also dished on our fave picks for gift ideas this Christmas that cover everyone from music lovers to the do-gooders. Take a look at our own gift guide after the jump….
I am so excited to be embarking on this new journey in the New Year. Thanks to all of you that have supported me along the way. Tune in for the Navani Knows Show 2012 Launch on January 6th (Three Kings Day) on Urban Latino Radio from 6-8pm.
Navani Knows Gift Guide:
Top Pick #1 For those who love Hip-Hop: Concert tickets are always the best. It’s interactive and allows you, the gift giver to share in the fun. They range in price. (ticketmaster.com)
Top Pick #2: For Latinos by Latinos: Give blank notecards from hopeforwomen.com. They feature stylish chicas with hats and hair made of real pressed flowers from a cloud forest in El Salvador. Best of all, these are handmade by displaced women who support their families through their work. ($5.50, www.hopeforwomen.com)
Top pick #3 – The best Budget gift under $25: Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speaker System – which works for music lovers also, $25. (www.Amazon.com)
Top Pick #4 – Best Gifts made in NY: Hand painted wooden Good Wood rings by TOOFLY. (www.tooflynyc.com)
Top pick #5 – Best gift for the social conscious: Take time this year to donate to a charity in someone’s name. Why not give the gift of clean water to those in need this season? Donate and dedicate to a friend and 100% goes directly to clean water project costs. (www.charitywater.org)
AWESOME! Can’t wait for the show! I really like your gift ideas.
Thank you chica!