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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August 9
Denver
The Crypt 1618 E 17th Ave Denver, CO 80218
Abolish ICE Show
Full band headlining with support from Tiny Humans, Radio Fry and The Mssng
Doors 7pm • Show 8pm
$10 Suggested Donation
100% proceeds will be donated to support Jeanette Vizguerra, who with her family, is fighting against being currently detained at the GEO Detention Center in Aurora, CO after being unjustly arrested by ICE since March! Jeanette is a powerful human rights activist and community leader! Let’s do all we can to show our solidarity with her and our immigrant community!
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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
Full band will perform 2pm on the Main Stage
This year, Aurora Pride will be spread around the area between Elmira and Florence Street. The south side of Colfax is where you’ll find the Main Stage at Fletcher Plaza. On the north side of Colfax there will be the indoor stage at Monos Sagrados and a sober space at The People's Building.
This festival is sponsored by OUT FRONT Foundation and the City of Aurora.
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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.
SarahFest
Manos Sagrados 9975 E Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80010
A full day celebrating our friends and giving them their flowers! This femme-forward DIY music and arts festival had a sweet debut in 2024, and this year’s event is shaping up to be even more exciting - with vendors, yoga, hands-on workshops, a size-inclusive clothing swap, and a lineup full of some of the most exciting femme-led artists in the region.
$15 Pre-sales now available here. $20 at the door.
SarahFest was created by Becky Oràtola in 2024 as a way to honor and celebrate her friend, Sarah, and all the sweet Sarahs (and pals) in our lives.
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September 28
Block Party Benefit
Green House Connection Center 4700 Claude Ct Denver, CO 80216
More details to come!
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October 10
PUNKtober
D3 Arts 3632 Morrison Rd Denver, CO 80219
Jaguar Stevens, Sexy Coyote and Soy Celesté are throwing an extra Queer Halloween show. Bands covering one another, costumes, and so much more. Don’t miss it!
Doors 7pm / $10 / All Ages
Sober Venue
Contact
For bookings and other inquiries email
soycelestemusic@gmail.com