Maria Chavez — artist
Maria Chavez is a sound artist and experimental turntablist known for her innovative approach to abstract turntable manipulation. Her work primarily falls within the avant-garde and experimental music genres, where she employs broken needles and damaged records to create unique, unpredictable soundscapes. Influenced by artists like John Cage and Christian Marclay, Chavez's sound is defined by its embrace of chance and the exploration of the physicality of sound. Her performances and recordings challenge traditional perceptions of music, focusing on the ephemeral nature of sound and improvisation.