Welcome to Sonámbula Radio — the global music show where DJ’s Miche and Langosta take each episode to transport you to the warehouses and garages across the world. We explore one genre in depth going into its history and learn about underground scenes of the past and present that have transformed, reclaimed, and revolutionized the genre by creating queer space either physically or sonically. Some genres explored include: cumbia, techno, baile-funk, mor lam music, etc. Bailemos!

Notable music alumni of Long Beach Poly High School include Snoop Dogg, Jenni Rivera, Norma Tanega, and your two lovely hosts of Sonámbula Radio.

Join us this episode to talk about the everlasting impact Poly High has left on Southern California music culture — from being right next to the iconic Hip-Hop label VIP Records to popping out the disco diva Thelma Houston and opera singer Marilyn Horne.

Poly is a microcosm of the creative cradle that is Long Beach, California. Join us to learn more about its history and what makes this school such a breeding ground for musical innovation.

We are joined by Poly alumni – singer and harpist Salome Hajj for a performance.

Salome Hajj is a harpist, singer, and songwriter from Long Beach, California. She places the utmost value on the written word, prioritizing melody and exalting it with ethereal soundscapes ranging from jazzy to electronic. Trained as a classical trombonist with an extensive jazz education, Hajj sees the instrument as the medium, and the lyrics as the message. Salome Hajj makes music that is interested in the truth, whether or not it is.