Sundays at Café Tabac - The Podcast
"Sundays at Café Tabac" is both a documentary film and a podcast that explores the legendary lesbian nightlife scene at the New York City club, Café Tabac, from 1993 to 1995. The podcast, co-hosted by LGBTQ+ nightlife icon Wanda Acosta and Karen Song, features personal coming-out stories and reflections from the community that frequented the club. It highlights the club's significance as a space of refuge, self-expression, and cultural impact during a time of social change and the AIDS crisis.
Sundays at Café Tabac - The Podcast
Episode 7: Music Producer, Javier Peral
Javier Peral is an internationally known sound stylist, music producer and music director, renowned for his intrinsic approach to sound design. He one of the most sought-after names for fashion show soundtracks, as well as creating music for art videos, performance and film.
Born and raised in Madrid, Javier has been a fixture on the music scene since arriving in New York City in the early 1990s, where he was a DJ at the beloved East Village queer space, Wonderbar.
In this episode, Javier brings us to his teen years in Madrid, where he discovers his sexuality, goes to his first gay club, gets outed by his mom and more.
This episode was recorded at The Newstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC, with Joseph Hazan.
Photo: Robert Mapplethorpe
Recorded at The Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. Special thanks to Joseph Hazan & Karen Song. Produced by Wanda Acosta
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