DJ PAPALOTL aka BUTTAHFLY

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An analog and digital turntablist of various eclectic styles, DJ PAPALOTL's specialty revolves primarily around Reggae Roots and Dancehall music outta Jamaica.  In 1995, after living a year in Jamaica, a dj friend schooled her on how to cut and mix on Technics 1200's, and for over 30 years, she has taken those skills into clubs, festivals, cultural events, cruises, art exhibits, theatre, radio programs, and comedy shows all over the world, bringing a unique flavor wherever called to play.

Becoming a DJ in the mid 1990s was challenging at many levels for a woman who began spinning at college radio programs on Pomona College's KSPC 87.9 FM and at college and theatre events. So to give herself an edge, Papalotl attended a trade school program and became a Certified Sound Engineer in Audio Multitrack Recording in 2001, just two years after becoming a doubly Certified Elementary School Bilingual Educator.

Since becoming an engineer, Papalotl has worked on a variety of creative projects assuming multiple roles in front and behind the scenes:  as a Hip Hop DJ and lyricist for an all female group known as GUERRILLA QUEENZ; and Stage Manager, Sound Director, Instructor, Script Writer, and Actor for grassroots theater group TEATRO ChUSMA.  She had also performed as back up vocalist and percussionist for local band projects.  In addition, Papalotl expanded into website and desktop publishing and videography for creative groups and small businesses, which led to her producing her own livestream show known as BUTTAHFLY FX, where she interviewed artists including SHINEHEAD that led to their eventual partnership in music and life in 2012.  All while still teaching in South Los Angeles!