Maria highlighted the Blk July festival at Surly Beer Garden and hosted some of the city's favorite black vendors, musicians, and podcasts. 14:05 - Music releases including Latto, Larry June, and than a recap of Big Boy's interview with Blac Sam ahead of Nipsey Hussle's birthday ..read more

On episode 31 Maria, creator and host of Blk Bliss Podcast highlights Gunna's sold out show at the Armory, Megan the Stallion's groundbreaking tour debut in Minneapolis and Minneapolis's own Ragefuture set created by Miniaux at 7th street entry with some of Minnesota's top artist. Maria keeps this episode light and straight to the point around event coverage and highlights being part of the "Best Music Podcast in Minnesota" list ..read more

On episode 30, Maria highlights Ricki Monique's a local star, who sold out the Dakota Jazz club with special guest XINA. Maria dives into the importance to diversifying your sound as an artist and why. Maria also takes the time to give her point of view of the cultural reset Kendrick vs Drake ..read more

Maria gives her point of view of Gladiator School Vol 5. and highlights some of the best emcees on the Minnesota music scene. She talks celebrating Minnesota music month with Carbon Sound, a local radio station and being apart of a showcase that changed her view of music and put so much emphasis on why she does what she does ..read more

Maria sits down with one of Minnesotas prominent female rappers and dives into conversation surrounding community, music and motherhood. Nakara takes the the time to be vulnerable and speaks on her work with the community with her swimming class that she offers to woman ages 15 and up. She talks about life transitions that come from having dreams while also being a mother, life transitions and love. Wanna check her out? Instagram - @Nakaraforje X - @Nakaraforje Music - Nakara Forje on all streaming platforms Website - nakaraforje.com ..read more

With refreshing honesty and vulnerability, Maria explores the emotional impact Cancer season has had on our emotions and urges us to embrace our vulnerabilities. Drawing from her own life experiences, Maria reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of giving yourself grace with life's dealing's. Click Here for social media and podcast information: https://tr.ee/WL-KKr5Npv ..read more

Welcome back, season 3 episode 1 of Blk Bliss podcast. After a long 2 year break Maria is back with conversations on mental health and a brand new outlook on life ..read more

Maria sits down with the amazing Shaina McCoy and talks about art, community and self care.  ..read more

Maria sits down with the amazing Lady midnight and discusses community, self care and music ..read more

Politics, Music and how these go hand in hand with Nur-D.  ..read more