Musico Roots (Photography)

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  • Musico Roots (Photography)

  • 33 / Female
  • DFW Metroplex, Texas, US
  • Last Login: 12/2/2009

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Blurbs

About me:

Musico Roots: Image Storyteller > Photography. Spoken Word. Artist.

Cher ang pangalan ko: My name is Cher. (Sometimes known as Musico Roots.)
I'm a mestiza: Filipina/American
www.musicoroots.com * www.musicoroots.exposuremanager.com

Musico Roots Photography
"...cultivating community expression..."

In expressing the embodiment of my visual artistry, I am an image storyteller: photographer, 1st; painter, 2nd; spoken word artist, 3rd, although, these interchange. To me, capturing images that create visual memories and a representation of life cultivate a community expression that even if it references one person, its still a collective. There are broader pictures, even in the details.

With Musico Roots (Photography), my primary focus has been spoken word poets, urban fashion shows, the nightlife, drag kings and queens, live performances and musicians. Being a performing artist, I believe it helps me understand what to anticipate when capturing images with photography. Also, understanding how to read body language becomes imperative in trying to capture movement in any candid situation or performance. My images are about finding people in intense and raw moments of emotions that reflect as close to honest representations of reactions instead of staged imagery. My job is to find people in a moment of purity and reflect depth over surface…no masks.

With painting, I try to reflect the same emotions I find in photography, using a graphic and impressionistic infused style with acrylic on either canvas or paper. I generally will references a lot of my photography for paintings. I like strong contrasts, showing movement with the paint, and deep colors while also utilizing the white of canvas.

With spoken word, I’ve never been one to write sugar-coated poetry and am more about performing intensity instead of romanticism. There are contrasting spectrums people are so afraid to divulge into and I feel I have a responsibility to speak when others don’t want to talk. I try to grasp this concept in any artistic expression I divulge into.

I dove into spoken word poetry in 2007 and became a part of the 2008 Ft Worth (Poetry) Slam team. I'm a musician w/ a Filipino Folk dance group. Managed a drag king troupe, the Dukes of Dallas in 2007 til mid 2008. Documented imagery of local hip hop group, PPT's performances, as well as several local spoken word poets (Ft. Worth Slam team, Dallas Poetry Grind). Been documenting/a sponsor of Gaybingo Dallas & the performance group, Something Fabulous since July 2008. Have captured independent artists/musicians thru the Neo Soul Cafe and the nightlife for Party Chasers & the Akita Group in 2006-2007. Overall, I like to just stay active in the community & help promote collaborations among different groups. I encourage to continue to “sow seeds” in someone else’s life.

I've named my camera Oscar...cuz..we..spend a lot of time together..&..artists..are suppose to be...a lil odd...My job...is to capture life.....
See you around the metroplex.....

Who I'd like to meet:



Interests

Schools

  • Art Institute Of Dallas

    • Dallas, TX
    • Graduated: 2009
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: Advertising/Marketing
    • Minor: Graphic Design
    2004 to 2009
  • Art Institute Of Dallas

    • Dallas, TX
    • Graduated: 1996
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Associate's Degree
    • Major: Visual Communication
    • Minor: Graphic Design/ Illustration
    1994 to 1996
  • Midwest City Hs

    • Oklahoma City, OK
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    1992 to 1994

Comments

Displaying 25 of 258 comments
  • Jan 31 2009 1:23 PM

    Thanks Cher!
  • Jan 26 2009 11:07 PM

    Hello sweets! How have you been?
  • Jan 26 2009 4:59 PM

    I see my favorite photographer is still "nice with it" on the pics... makin' me look like a rockstar!!! :-) I'll be in Dallas the Mon after superbowl dj'ing with NeoSoulCafe @ Glo Lounge! Come by and have some good music / drinks!
  • Jan 18 2009 10:05 PM

    just spent some time at www. musicoroots. com.
    U Rock! Seriously! Hope you are having a great day.
  • Dec 30 2008 3:24 PM

    THANK YOU! The Demure family love you!


    Demure Model Mgmt.
  • Dec 28 2008 5:37 PM

    Thanks Cher. I hope your christmas was splendid! Have a happy new year and a blessed 09.
  • Dec 27 2008 2:32 AM

    Hey Cher!!!! thanks for the tag!!! its been a min!!!! I still have those batteries I owe you in my camera bag..lol
  • Dec 24 2008 9:26 PM

    Cher! You rock!! Thanks for all of the blessings you have shared through your art.


    Happy Holidays!!
  • Dec 24 2008 3:44 PM

    Merry Pikmas & A Nappy New Year
  • Dec 10 2008 6:15 PM

  • Nov 18 2008 2:18 AM

    Come and join us this Thursday night at Tephejez Jazz Club located at 2226 Elm St in Downtown Dallas, Texas.



    Featuring yours truly Prudence the Isis with The Milestone Band . Celebrating life and embracing new opportunities.



    Open Mic starts at 8:00 pm and the list is growing. If you'd like to sign up early please send your information to prudencetheisis@yahoo.com.



    Admission is only $5 all night.



    If you're feeling generous and can afford to spread the holiday cheer, we ask that you donate any canned goods or non perishable food items. Isis Entertainment along with Tephejez Jazz Club will present the items to a homeless shelter for abandoned women and children.



    See you there.
  • Nov 7 2008 10:22 PM

    Come out to my open mic.
    Check my profile for more info!
  • Nov 4 2008 2:08 PM

    Cher thank u for always taking good picture of me and us you're a good soul and i appreciate u doing that... hope everything is going good today...verb
  • Oct 21 2008 1:51 PM

    Hey! I miss you so much too! What have you been doing lately!


    Vanna Collins
    Demure Models
  • Aug 25 2008 1:22 PM

    Hope everything is going well for you.

    Just wanted to drop a line and say hello and to remind you about that CD with the photos and stuff. I wanna show it off. Thanks.
    Luv
  • Aug 12 2008 9:13 PM

    OMG.
    your photos are hootie-fuckin-hooo!
    and so are you.

    had a blast, can't wait till next year, lol.
  • Jul 25 2008 3:26 PM

    Hi Cher! Great meeting you! Thanks for the add!
  • Jul 19 2008 3:29 PM

    hows it going my Aquarian friend...verb
  • Jul 4 2008 9:37 AM

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  • Jun 24 2008 4:35 AM

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  • Jun 17 2008 6:49 AM

    You're so lovely. It was really nice seeing you at the conference.


    Love ya boo
    RAHBI
  • Jun 17 2008 3:15 AM

    Sup Cher!!!! Great seeing you this weekend!!! its been a min....send me your e-mail...
  • Jun 16 2008 9:10 PM

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  • May 31 2008 12:45 AM

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  • May 19 2008 12:41 AM

    OPEN MIC & SOCIAL MIXER

    @ Absinthe Lounge
    1409 South Lamar (The Southside Lamar Building)
    Dallas, Texas

    Wednesday, May 21, 2008

    Featuring:
    Candy, The Poet
    2008 Dallas Slam Team Member

    Free Admission, Mixer & Open Mic Sign Up
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Happy Hour - Till 9 pm

    Show Time
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    $5 Admission after 9 pm

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