Hispanic Heritage: A Savannah DJ from Chile is introducing people to Hispanic culture through music

While it may be difficult for Hispanics to find an opportunity, a Savannah DJ is making way for her community. " I book DJs and live music in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, but other areas, too, because I work with some of my sponsors. So, I know a lot of people around the country, and I try to give everybody opportunities," said Maria Weinkauf.Weinkauf, known to many as DJ Precisa, came to Savannah intending to explore.RECENT HISPANIC HERITAGE STORIESHispanic Heritage: A Pooler restaurant putting a new flare on Latin American cuisines Hispanic Heritage: Bluffton organization is working to help people overcome addictionHispanic Heritage Month in Savannah "I came from a third-world country and went to the United States. It was like, oh my God, everything was exciting," Weinkauf said. Nearly 10 years into being in the U.S., she's become a famous DJ who provides a whole Latin American experience that has her booked and busy. "It's just like my heart is about to explode. The other day, I was like, oh my god. I picked up the microphone. I'm like, guys, this is our culture, you know? Thank you for I appreciate us," Weinkauf said.Besides her helping hand and music selection, she believes it's how she scratches the disc that keeps her eyes on her. Don't let anybody take you down; going like this is a long way to go. "It's a learning process, and every day you learn something, you know, from the good and the bad," Weinkauf said.TRENDING STORIESTracking Tropical Storm Philippe and where it's heading later this weekPolice: 4 students shot at, 1 seriously injured near Savannah High SchoolSchool district: High school football player dies in Savannah following an incident during a game