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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Karina Soriano

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer

Karina Soriano is a staff writer at Talon Marks. She is a passionate music enthusiast and host of Nue Life Radio, a radio show and podcast focused on all aspects of the music industry. Inspired by her childhood love for music magazines, she has always had a love for music journalism. Her love for music led her to work with music labels in Los Angeles, Karina enjoys a diverse range of music genres and she loves attending concerts to experience live music.

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Glory of Paradise lights up the conference center with their dance on April 30, 2025.

[Photo] Lotus Laureate Celebration

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Glory of Paradise Dancers during the Lotus Laureate Celebration on April 30, 2025.

May 7, 2025 – Page 6

May 7, 2025 – Page 6

Isaac Cordon and Karina Soriano • May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025 – Page 2

May 7, 2025 – Page 2

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

Image for Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la musica Photo credit: Billboard

Billboard’s 2025 Latin Women in Music Celebrates Trailblazers

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
The 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony was a masterclass in Latina power.
CBS Sports Sideline Reporter at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Nevada Wolf game at Mackay Stadium, in Reno, Nevada on Sept. 12, 2015. Photo credit: Ken Lund Flickr

Stop sexualizing women In sports media

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
The path forward demands recognizing that sports expertise knows no gender, and that a woman’s right to analyze a touchdown pass exists on her knowledge, not just on her hairstyle, marriage, or body.
Sinners 2025 movie poster Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Sinners amplifies the vampire film genre

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
Movie review on Sinners and how it blends stunning images, music, and redefines Black cinema.
Wings Magazine Spring 2025 - Trey Graves: Redefining the Soundscape

Wings Magazine Spring 2025 – Trey Graves: Redefining the Soundscape

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

Wings Magazine Spring 2025 - The Kyee Factor

Wings Magazine Spring 2025 – The Kyee Factor

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

Trey Graves at a photo shoot in Los Angeles.

[Photo] Trey Graves: Redefining the Soundscape

April 27, 2025

Trey Graves at a photo shoot in Los Angeles.

Trey Graves at a photo shoot in Los Angeles.

Trey Graves: Redefining the Soundscape

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025
Rising artist Trey Graves is a bassist whose sound fuses his soulful Memphis roots with the vibrant energy of his new home in the City of Angels.
New album cover for Aminé new album '13 Months of Sunshine Photo credit: Lucas Creighton

This month’s must-hear music releases

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
A combination of all genres and tracks that will have you looking forward to your summer playlist.
Kyee at a photo shoot at The Barlow & Bixby Building. Photo credit: Brenda Ortiz

The Kyee Factor

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025
Learn the story of Kyee, a laid-back fashion influencer and creative powerhouse, blending style, music, dance, and design.
April 16, 2025 – Page 5

April 16, 2025 – Page 5

Melanie Salguero and Karina Soriano • April 16, 2025

DJ GOT A LOT engaging with the crowd at her new monthly BPM. Photo credit: Brenda Ortiz

A night with Theekidspex & DJ Got A Lot

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Discovering the energy of LA’s vibrant club scene as Theekidspex teams up with powerhouse DJ Got A Lot for their monthly residency at The Queensberry.
Suno AI creates music from scratch based on the written instructions given. (Suno IA pic) Photo credit: Creative Commons

Suno AI and the future of music creation

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Can AI really coexist with authentic human artistry, or will it change the very soul of music?
March 5, 2025 – Page 5

March 5, 2025 – Page 5

Melanie Salguero and Karina Soriano • March 5, 2025

Drum machines that artist use for creating their complex sounds.

[Photo] Simple beats: Why your favorite tracks are low-key complex

March 4, 2025

Drum machines that artist use for creating their complex sounds.

Drum machines that artist use for creating their complex sounds.

Simple beats: Why your favorite tracks are low-key complex

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Beneath what might seem as something simple, there is a massive amount of real technical precision to it.
$ome $exy $ongs 4 U- Album cover shared via Instagram from Drakes account (champagnepapi). Photo credit: OVO SOUND

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR Unite for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR dropped $ome $exy $ongs 4 U an album mixed with vulnerability and a moody edge.
(From left to right) Professor Brittany Hampton, Dr. Chelena Fisher, Dr. Sherryl Carter, Dr. Shelia Hill, Danylle Williams-Manser, Dawn Green all at the Black Female Fireside Chat on Feb. 20, 2025.

[Photo] Black Female Fireside Chat: A Celebration of Community

February 28, 2025

(From left to right) Professor Brittany Hampton, Dr. Chelena Fisher, Dr. Sherryl Carter, Dr. Shelia Hill, Danylle Williams-Manser, Dawn Green all at the Black Female Fireside Chat on Feb. 20, 2025.

(From left to right) Professor Brittany Hampton, Dr. Chelena Fisher, Dr. Sherryl Carter, Dr. Shelia Hill, Danylle Williams-Manser, Dawn Green all at the Black Female Fireside Chat on Feb. 20, 2025.

Black Female Fireside Chat: A Celebration of Community

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
This event was a celebration of community, and the lived experiences of the phenomenal women at Cerritos College
Gibson Guitar hallway display, at the NAMM showcase on Jan 24, 2025.

[Photo] NAMM 2025: What is to come in music innovation

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025

Guitar Art, at the NAMM showcase on Jan 24, 2025.

Cerritos College student, Carl Vaca Jr., talks about the effects social media has in politics at Falcon Square on Jan. 29. 2025.

Free Speech Zone: What effects does social media have in politics?

Felix Palencia and Karina Soriano • February 5, 2025
Does social media tilt the political scale? What do Cerritos College students think about who’s pushing the narrative?
SUITS: L.A. -- "Pilot" -- Pictured: Stephen Amell as Ted Black. Photo credit: David Astorga/NBC

“SUITS LA”: where Hollywood meets the courtroom

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
An exciting new addition to NBC, "Suits LA" premieres on February 23. Join a former New York prosecutor as they go and launch Black Lane Firm, an entertainment law practice in the heart of Los Angeles.
Balloonerism album cover done by Alim Smith, an Afro-Surrealist painter. Miller commissioned Smith to paint the cover in 2016. Balloonerism was released January 17, 2025. Photo credit: Warner Records Inc.

Balloonerism is a heartfelt reflection of Mac Miller’s artistic spirit

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025
Experience the very emotional journey of Mac Miller’s posthumous album, reminding us of the profound impact he had on the lives of his listeners.
Bad Bunny releases his sixth solo studio album, "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" on Jan. 5, 2025. Photo credit: Rimas Entertainment

Bad Bunny is breaking boundaries

Karina Soriano, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025
With the release of his brand new album, "DeBi TiRaR MaS FOTos," Bad Bunny is dominating charts and is breaking boundaries within the music industry.
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