After years of releasing singles, music duo Mak Ro curated an album
Kris Ruaro (left) and Eric Makapugay are Mak Ro. (Jamie Harmon)
One Thanksgiving break, cousins Eric Makapugay and Kris Ruaro visited each other and accidentally wrote their first song together.
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Stevie Paige
Stevie Paige is a graduate of the University of Memphis where she served as managing editor and editor-in-chief of The Daily Helmsman. A native Memphian, born to local musicians, Stevie has written for several regional magazines and news publications and has performed at venues across the city.
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