Les Talusan immerses people in the joy of community-powered discovery. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, they moved to Washington, D.C. at age 20. They’ve since performed as a DJ throughout the U.S. and abroad. Fueled by their own story of resilience, liberation, and courage as an immigrant, parent and survivor, Les brings to the center the songs long cherished, remembered, and celebrated by people of the global diaspora. Les is also the co-founder and co-curator of SAMASAMA, an AAPI art collective, and the co-founder of Sampaguita Rock Camp for Filipinx Girls. Their photography has been featured in TIME Magazine and on NBC News. Les also volunteers with Girls Rock! DC as a DJ instructor and band photographer, using their talents to teach the next generation of history makers.
Pronouns: They, them, theirs.
