What does it signify when Latino/Latinx artists perform on a global stage? And is representation and visibility ever enough? This episode digs into one performance that dominated cultural conversation this past spring: Colombian pop star, Karol G, was the first Latina to headline Coachella, but her set came with a mix of celebration and critique.
This week Diosa and Mala dig into the cost of visibility for Latino/Latinx artists. Do these artists owe us political activism? And what does it signify when they don't meet that need? Tune in to find out!
Sources:
Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To
Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda
Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella

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