DJ ALEX GUTIERREZ

  Misu: The Revolutionary Cat of Cuba Most people remember José Martí as the father of Cuban independence—a brilliant poet, orator, and political visionary. But what history often neglects to mention is the furry, four-legged freedom fighter who stood loyally by his side: Misu , the most revolutionary cat the Caribbean has ever seen. Misu wasn’t born into the revolution. He was born under a creaky wooden table in the Havana jail, his mother a disinterested alley cat . When Martí, only 16 and tragically out of shaving cream, was thrown into prison for writing a sternly-worded letter, Misu found the young prisoner crying into a loaf of stale bread and licking ink off his fingers. The two bonded instantly. Martí named him Misu after the sound Cubans use to call cats—though Martí always insisted it was short for Misericordia , meaning “mercy,” because of the mercy Misu never showed to Spanish boots, table legs, or authoritarianism. In jail, Misu became Martí’s confidant, editor (o...

DJ Alex Gutierrez After more than 45 years behind the decks, one thing has never changed for me: the excitement of discovering new " Old"  music and bringing it to the dancefloor. Back in the day, that’s what was expected of DJs. We were the tastemakers the ones who dug through crates, scouted obscure record shops, listened to promos, and stayed up all night searching for that next sound that would blow people’s minds. It wasn’t just about playing hits. It was about introducing hits often before anyone even knew what they were. Today, it feels like that spirit has been lost. Walk into too many venues now, and you’ll hear the same 30 tracks played in the same order, night after night. Audiences, oddly enough, have started to expect it too. Many come wanting to hear the exact same thing they heard at the last place they visited. But to me, that’s never been what this job is about. Every time I program a set, I’m thinking: how can I make this different? How can I make peopl...

  "I Will Survive"  Sweet Disco Chili  On a recent Saturday looking for something to eat for lunch , I decided to throw together something I used to make during my time in the Navy. Everyone loved my Chili because I always threw something in there that was unexpected, So I put on my Disco Spotify playlist and was inspired by one of the biggest Disco anthems ever recorded. It was sooooooo good I decided to share it with you. When the mirror ball spins and the night gets long, you need a dish that can keep up with your groove. "I Will Survive" Disco Chili was born for the spotlight—rich, spicy, and just a little bit sweet, with bold peppers, saucy attitude, and a sassy kick of vinegar. Whether you're dancing through heartbreak or heating up the party, this chili's got your back. Serve it hot, top it with cheese, and always— always —have a slice of toasted buttered Cuban bread on the side. Because in this kitchen, survival tastes like a celebration. 🌶️ ...