LA SERRANITA

Barrio Drive was launched back in 2017 by “Jacks” and “Yaya”, two undocumented Latina sisters who built a business to support their community. As a community-rooted streetwear and lifestyle brand, they focus on producing empowering and culturally rooted apparel and accessories that celebrate their immigrant background. Barrio Drive also runs a DACA Fund that helps provide financial relief to DACA...

Welcome to Las Voces Del Pueblo! We’re excited to kick off this segment with our dear friend, Lino Perez (aka Linoskiii). We originally connected with Lino during his time as an emcee with the LA based hip-hop collective, ON A HIGH NOTE. Today, we welcome him back for a conversation around music, identity, and Oaxacan culture. Connect with Lino here: https://www.instagram.com/linoskiii/

Join Anahi and Melina Cruz Bautista as they welcome back listeners with a new season. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Stay connected with us on instagram @la.serranita_

Welcome to "Las Voces Del Pueblo," where we cultivate intergenerational conversations that celebrate our rich cultural heritage. In Episode 3, "La Música De Oaxacalifornia," LA SERRANITA is joined by special guests Estanislao Maqueos and Eder Hernandez to explore the profound connection between music, community, and cultural identity. Together, they discuss their deep love for Oaxacan music, the r...

In the premiere episode of "Las Voces Del Pueblo," the Bautista sisters, Aní and Melly, attempt to bridge generations through heartfelt conversations. Join them as they sit down with Oaxacan scholars and close friends, Lino Perez, Dr. Luis Sánchez-López, and Dr. Brenda Nicolas. Together, they talk about the unique experiences Indigenous scholars face when navigating the world of higher education....

Join Aní and Melly as the sisters welcome back their visual podcast segment with the launch of season 3!! In this episode, Aní y Melly talk more about the latest paths life has taken them on. Los caminos de la vida de veras que no han sido como lo han esperado, pero por una razón, las cosas pasan. Officially on YouTube, this team is proud to also present a brand new segment with the launch of the...

Missing the motherland? So are we. Join us as we talk about @mellyyt_'s most recent trip to Oaxaca and reflect on the troubling family dynamics present in our Pueblo now. Our artists rotation for this episode honors our theme: from OAX to LA so tune in and stick around til the very end for some dope music recommendations. Con Amor,@mellyyt_ y @ana.hi.note. <3IG: @la.serranita_

Sit down with @mellyyt_ and @ana.hi.note as they honor this past Earth month and share the many gratitudes that come with living on this land. From Tongva land to La Sierra Juarez, may Indigenous people all around the world get the opportunity to connect with the ground that holds us. Oh and, happy 420! <3 Con Amor,@mellyyt_ y @ana.hi.note. <3IG: @la.serranita_ Season 2 Tracklist

Join us as we continue celebrating and acknowledging the amazing women we look up to. One of our favorite things about music is that it allows our women a space to communicate all the emotions we endure as women in this world. Con Amor, @mellyyt_ y @ana.hi.note. <3 IG: @la.serranita_ Mindful Memo Cards by @mindfulfee <3 Click Here For Our Season 2 Tracklist

It's love month y'all! We're excited to share our favorite canciones de amor with you all and hold space to reflect on what love means to us. Don't forget to show love to your friends, significant other, community, and most importantly, onto yourself. Thank you for tuning in. Con Amor, @mellyyt_ y @ana.hi.note. <3 IG: @la.serranita_ Mindful Memo Cards by @mindfulfee <3 Interested in communit...

Welcome back everyone! On behalf of LA SERRANITA we are excited to announce the first episode of Season 2! In this episode, the Bautista sister’s discuss a little bit of their music taste and acknowledge recent accomplishments in their lives. We kick off the episode with a Jarabe Serrano and leave you all with the intro to “In This Lifetime”, a song by the Pico Union legends, The Psycho Realm. Thi...

As Aní prepares for graduation, the sisters wanted to dedicate this episode to the month of March. Please join @mellyyt_ & @ana.hi.note as they reflect on what the month brought for them and how they plan to continue showing up not only for their loved ones, but for themselves as well. **Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended, and we do not own any rights to the music used it today'...

@mellyyt_ & @ana.hi.note are officially back and better than ever. Join the sisters as they check in with one another despite their current distance. From Oaxaca to L.A we hope you enjoy your stay. <3 Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended, and we do not own any rights to the music used in today's episode.*

In today's episode, we are joined by our beautiful sister: Karina Cruz Bautista. We invite you to join us as we get to ask Kari some interesting questions, share a few of our favorite moments growing up, and genuinely thank her for helping our parents in raising us while growing up in the early 2000s. May ALL our 1st Gen babies be celebrated year round. 💐 Con Amor, -@la.serranita_ @ana.hi.note ,...

We love GEMINI season over here at LA SERRANITA!!!! Join us as we continue celebrating Anahi's 21st birthday.

Join @mellyyt_ and @ana,hi,note as they welcome Anahi's 21st birthday. HAPPY GEMINI SEASON BADDIES. Con Amor, Ani y Melly.

This month we bring you our first of many conversations with our beautiful, brilliant, and all-around baddie: Carmen Bautista, nuestra hermosa madre! Our special guest is a badass community organizer who's happens to run a small Oaxacan Owned Business here in Los Angeles. @royaltycleanersla

Join @ana.hi.note and @mellyyt_ as they reminisce on their journeys as community organizers in the city of L.A. Today we dedicate this space for all of us to sit in gratitude and reflect back on how we can continue growing with our communities. Thank you @florlesliee x @bella_therapper for providing us with today's outro song. #BrownGirlsDreamin Bump it everywhereee! Con Amor, Ani y Melly FOLLOW U...

Episode 2 is here! Join us as we talk about Elizabeth Ito’s ( @ottersnaps ) new animation series: City of Ghost on Netflix! May all the BIPOC communities present in L.A continue being recognized and acknowledged on the big screens! We appreciate the communities that have seen us grow up and being able to share these connections with you all continues feeling like a dream! Huge shoutout to @linoski...

Welcome to Episode 1 of LA SERRANITA: "From Oaxaca to L.A." explores who Melina and Anahi are as individuals, community members, and sisters. During this episode, the sisters provide a brief Q&A, a breakdown of the logo, and the meaning behind LA SERRANITA. IG: @mellyyt_ @ana.hi.note @la.serranita_ Logo created by @artisjupiter