Abstract turntablist Maria Chávez sits down with Random Sample music programming director Andie Billheimer to discuss sound sculpture, public skateparks, ancient civilizations, as well as the evolution of her practice during and after her recovery from undergoing brain surgery. She also gives a detailed timeline of important moments throughout her career highlighting key figures in her life such as King Britt, Pauline Oliveros, Randal Sanden Jr., and The Turntable Trio featuring Mariam Rezaei and Victoria Shen (EVICSHEN).

*** Maria will be appearing at Random Sample at 3pm on Tueday, March 3rd to lead an Abstract Turntablism Workshop which is to be followed by performances starting at 8pm alongside Nashville artist Jayve Montgomery.

Born in Lima, Peru and based in NYC, Maria Chávez is best known as an  ...