La Doña, Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instramentalist: Cultural Evolutionary: The Empowering Sounds of Femmeton

Art Heals All Wounds

Today, I’m joined by Cecilia Cassandra Peña-Govea, aka La Doña, to discuss the inspiration and meaning behind her “Femmeton” music.

As a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator from The Mission in San Francisco, CA, La Doña’s music draws on many of the social-political issues of her neighborhood. From women's empowerment and trans-inclusivity to gentrification and climate anxiety, she offers an honest look at her life as a young, queer, Latinx person in the Bay Area.

La Doña brings an intentional femme perspective to the typically misogynistic themes of reggaeton. In our conversation, she walks us through two songs: Cuando Se Van and Nada Me Pertenece. She also opens up about the pressure that so many Bay Area musicians experience and factors that ultimately drive them out of the city. But despite those challenges, Cecelia is dedicated to continuing to show up for her community and keep her culture alive.

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Topics Covered:

● The inspiration behind La Doña’s music and lyrics

● How gentrification has disrupted the cultural fabric of many Bay Area communities

● Challenging the narrative that musicians need to move to LA to be successful

● How La Doña and other Bay Area artists work to maintain space for their culture

● Experiences that have informed Cecelia’s songwriting process

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● La Doña on Spotify

● Nada Me Pertenece Music Video

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