Stories

Balay Kreative alumnus and neo-soul singer Ouida has been doing big things since her time with Balay Kreative. Recently dropping her EP “Come Rain Come Shine” and being announced as a part of Ruby Ibarra’s new music label, Bolo Music Group, Ouida shares her feelings on her current career path and what to expect in the future.

Rachel Lucero is a Filipina-American content creator, home cook, and community organizer based in San Francisco. As a Kreative Growth artist, Rachel plans to document the stories of Filipinos in the Bay Area over delectable Filipino food. In this interview with Rachel we learn about her plans on amplifying community voice and why food is the perfect medium for change.

Jacob Walse-Dominguez is a migrant diasporic movement artist and traditional gong-chime musician bridging transnational histories and realities. With queer, trans and diasporic community and movement in mind, Jacob is ready to show how cultural work is more than just performances. Check out our interview with Jacob!

Nicole-Jocelyn Sanchez is a rising fashion designer and Philippine cultural practitioner based in San Mateo, California. Nicole is ready to put Bay Area Filipino sustainable fashion on the map with unique designs inspired by Filipino American identity and the materials we have access to. Check out our interview with Nicole to get insights to how she plans on doing so!

Cristina Garcia Waters is a multidisciplinary artist based on Ohlone Land in Oakland who uses her upbringing as the eldest daughter to pass on lessons from her life to empower the next generation. Cristina talks about her newest community offering and how handweaving as a cultural practice can build power throughout generations. Check out her interview!

Robin Aquilizan and Gerald Mayupao are no stranger to the power that visual art can have on the community. As this years Kreative Growth recipients, Bayani Art has a mission to empower and educate Filipinos through picture books. Check out our exclusive interview with Bayani Art!

Micheal Villanueva or Mikey Vee is a rapper from Daly City who is best known for his vulnerable and intricate relationship to the music he produces. As a current Kreative Growth Recipient, Mikey has big plans for his music and has a message he hopes will resonate with the community. Check out our exclusive interview and freestyle with Mikey Vee!

Born in Quezon City, Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, Tracy Cruz is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, music advocate, and vocal coach. As a Kreative Growth Recipient, Tracy has a vision for how she wants to make her mark on the community. Check out the exclusive interview we have with Tracy!