# A Family Affair:  A conversation with MAAFA's Flora Lucini

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Podcast: [Music And We](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-and-we-6698473)
Published: 2026-01-25T06:34:06+00:00
Episode link: https://musicandwe.podbean.com/e/a-family-affair-a-conversation-with-maafas-flora-lucini/
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(RECORDED ON JANUARY 22, 2026/OFF THE DOME INTRO ON JANUARY 24, 2026) This episode has been a long time coming- it has been planned for a while, but we just got to it. Having been involved in the punk and hardcore scenes in NYC in the 90s, jamilah ended up moving to the west coast- absolutely missing Flora Lucini, who moved there around that time. Over 20 years later the two met (by way of mutual sibling Ryan Bland (Bushmon/Home 33/ACHE)), and instantly became chosen family to each other. Coming up in the 90s and 2000s hardcore scene; Flora is an incredibly inspiring figure in the community. Known as a 'scene mama', she books and coordinates shows, as well as being a community activist. Well known in the hardcore scene (obviously), her multi-instrumentalism has led her to varying genres, such as jazz and Tropicália. jamilah was absolutely excited to sit back and take in the wonderfulness that is Flora: She definitely does not mince words; however, there is no malice behind the directness, and that is definitely a breath of fresh air. We hope you enjoy this conversation between a couple of siblings, who came up in different generations of the hardcore (and punk) scene. They discussed everything from: Forgiveness and redemption Turnstile (and Knocked Loose)'s success Gatekeeping v. preservation The 'othering' of non-European hardcore bands Music and art being a reflection of society/culture The centering of whiteness in art and music (and society) The inability/refusal of people in the scene to detect and challenge microagressions The importance of/connection to the bass The next generation of hardcore kids and their impact on the future And of course... Bad Brains Songs on the episode (all by MAAFA): Libation Blindspot Welfare For The Culture Not Your Exotic Thanks so m…

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