Soy Celesté is a Latin Feminist Punk music project from unceded Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho lands also referred to as Denver, CO. Their emotionally charged sound melds Latin Folk and Riot Grrrl punk rock through creative imagery to ignite social change.
Debut album“Feminista Manifestó” out now!
“Riot Grrrl: Denver’s Punk Rebellion” Documentary
“Riot Grrrl is the woman, the femme, the them who refuses to be quiet… that is literally willing to start a riot!”
This documentary traces the history of Riot Grrrls in Colorado from the 90s to bands active in the punk scene of the present and features Catatonic Lyida, Cheap Perfume and Soy Celesté.
This documentary was created by the Punk Rebellion Film Crew: Director Kailey Aponte, Cinematographer Emily Maiwat and Editor Madeline Miller.
OUT NOW!
OUT NOW!
Debut Album
“Feminista Manifestó” is a 15-track album that captures more layers to Celesté Martinez story, her identity as a Queer Chicana, and intersectional feminist politics. This collection of songs includes a combination of original works and intentionally selected covers that captures the band’s unique sound of Latin Folk and Riot Grrrl Punk Rock. The aspiration is for this debut album to be as accessible as a Riot Grrrl zine- something that can be picked up and flipped through leaving an impression, a question, a point of curiosity.
Music and Lyrics- Celesté Martinez
Lead Vocals & Guitar- Celesté Martinez
Bass & Background Vocals- stevie gunter
Drums & Background Vocals- Saladin Thomas
Trumpet- Joshua Trinidad
Trombone- Hansen Millison
Tenor Saxaphone- Yuzo Nieto
Baritone Saxophone- Pablo Berman
Identity
Written by Marianne Joan Elliott-Said “Poly Styrene”
Originally Performed by X-Ray Spex
Studio Engineering- Chris Voss
Recording Studio- The Salt Lick Denver
Mix & Mastered- Celesté Martinez
IDBLM 555870 Licensed Content
Machista
This punk song with some western flair is about how if people are not conscious of the ways patriarchy manifests itself then they can unconsciously perpetuate this system of oppression. The chorus specifically calls out people who identify with feminism and repeats the Spanish term “machista,” which can be translated into English as “sexist,” to invoke self-reflection.
Artistic Direction- Celesté Martinez
Lip Sync Direction & Videography- Tammy Ealom
Outdoor Videography- Eli Skye
Make Up Artist- Xajés Martinez
Stylist- Tailor Trash Co.
Video Editing & Production- Celesté Martinez
Stand Off Villain "Machista"- Saladin Thomas
Music and Lyrics- Celesté Martinez
Lead Vocals & Guitar- Celesté Martinez
Bass & Background Vocals- stevie gunter
Drums & Background Vocals- Saladin Thomas
Trumpet- Joshua Trinidad
Studio Engineering- Chris Voss, The Salt Lick Denver
Mix & Mastered- Celesté Martinez
“Machista” ft Joshua Trinidad was submitted for the Recording Academy 67th Annual Grammy ® Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award and is currently up for consideration.
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
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June 27
Denver
Mutiny Information Cafe 3483 S Broadway Englewood, CO 80113
Benefit Show for Casa de Paz! Show at 7pm and $10 suggested donation. Full band set with special guest Yuzo Nieto headlining with Battle Pussy & Tiny Humans. All Ages!
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August 9
Denver
The Crypt 1618 E 17th Ave Denver, CO 80218
Abolish ICE benefit show! More details coming soon!
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August 16
Denver
D3 Arts 3632 Morrison Rd Denver, CO 80219
Trio set featuring Saladin Thomas on Drums and Emmanuel Luna on Keys headlining. Opening acts by Sunstoney & Heather Hunt.
Doors at 7pm / $10 / All Ages
Sober Venue
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August 30
Aurora Pride
More details to come!
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September 13
Community Roots Arts Festival
VisionQuest Brewery 2510 47th St Suite A2 Boulder, CO 80301
This 3rd annual festival celebrates Colorado creatives of color. This will be Soy Celesté’s second year performing with a set 5:30pm.
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September 13
SarahFest
Manos Sagrados 9975 E Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80010
SarahFest was created by Becky Oràtola of Bellhoss in 2024 as a way to honor and celebrate her friend, Sarah, and all the sweet Sarahs (and pals) in our lives. More details to come!
Contact
For bookings and other inquiries email
soycelestemusic@gmail.com