Ep. 39 Across Genres with Famous Ones Band

April 01, 2025 00:24:07
Ep. 39 Across Genres with Famous Ones Band
Cultivating Indigenous Voices
Ep. 39 Across Genres with Famous Ones Band

Apr 01 2025 | 00:24:07

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Show Notes

In this interview Famous Ones talk about their unique blend of sound and style that consists of a trio of brothers Chad, Carl, and AJ Flores and their neighbor friend Jaize Puffer all from the San Lucy community on the Tohono O’odham Nation, which rests on the boundary of the small town of Gila Bend, Arizona. The multi-genre band making it happen not just with playing in a band but also making bold business moves that range from a hot sauce brand to a clothing line and to having their own DJ production company. This interview is a portion of the Locals Only live studio session that happened on March 10th, where Famous Ones played live over the airwaves that included an interview with yours truly Lady T.

Here is a brief version of the interview that offers key highlights and insights from the full conversation.

https://kxci.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/07-11-25-to-07-25-25-CultivatingIV-Famous-Ones-RERUN-Edited.mp3 Pictured from left to right Jaize, Carl, AJ, and Chad

Their creative hustle is an inspiring story with 30+ albums already released and many more on the way! Their willingness to push boundaries and experiment is a sign of a band that’s constantly seeking growth, both as artists and as individuals. Beyond their musical talents,  Famous Ones is also committed to giving back to the community to which they regularly participate in local community events, and collaborate with youth programs to inspire young artists. Tune in to the conversation to hear more about their creative process, album ideas, and connecting and doing collabs with other artists that adds to their musical growth. This type of networking has opened doors for new opportunities, gigs, and projects.

Here is a latest collaboration they did with artist YUNG N8 featuring Famous Ones.

 

Graphic created by T. Andrew

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