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Elena Ortega’s “Light after Darkness” Shines a Beacon of Hope

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3 weeks ago

March 26, 2025

Elena Ortega’s sophomore album, “Light after Darkness”, is a deeply personal and emotional journey that takes listeners on a sonic exploration of the human experience. The album’s repertoire is a masterful blend of contemporary and classical guitar music, featuring works by Juan Erena, Sergio Assad, Carlo Domeniconi, Albéniz, and Barrios-Mangoré. Ortega’s expressive playing and thoughtful programming create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.

The album’s narrative arc is both deeply personal and universally relatable, tracing a path from darkness and solitude to calm and joy. Ortega’s playing is characterized by a sense of nuance and sensitivity, effortlessly conveying the emotional depth of each piece. From the introspective moments of contemplation to the bursts of joy and celebration, “Light after Darkness” is a musical journey that will resonate with listeners long after the final notes have faded.

One of the album’s greatest strengths is its ability to balance light and darkness, creating a sense of balance and harmony that is both soothing and uplifting. Ortega’s music is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and light to be found. This message of resilience and determination is sure to resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

Throughout the album, Ortega’s technical facility is matched only by her emotional intelligence, creating a sense of connection and communion with the listener. From the intricate fingerwork of the contemporary pieces to the sweeping romanticism of the classical works, every note is infused with a sense of passion and purpose.

This album is truly a triumph, a deeply moving and deeply personal album that is sure to leave listeners changed. Elena Ortega’s music is a beacon of hope in a world that often seems dark and uncertain, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always light to be found.

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Stephanie Hall Guests On “If These Walls Could Talk” With Hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

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45 minutes ago

April 19, 2025

Jimmy Star

Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.

Stephanie Hall will be a featured guest on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant.

Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, actor, filmmaker and along with If These Walls Could Talk she hosts TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.

Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

Stephanie M. Hall (aka Stephanie Marie the Tennessee MC) is a singer/songwriter who hails from Memphis, TN and has been a proud New Yorker since 2004. Stephanie enjoys blending country, folk, a pinch of humor, and soul music into a sound all her own. Having a great appreciation for community, Stephanie also hosts a monthly songwriter swap at Sid Gold’s Request Room and a bi-monthly songwriter night right here in the East Village. Her greatest influences are Tina Turner, Little Richard, Hee Haw, and The Carol Burnett Show. When not on stage, she’s a Studio Coordinator at a prestigious NYC architecture firm.