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

The Deal

Amber Frias for NBCLA

 

 

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!&nbsp;
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Sources:&nbsp;
<a href="https://variety.com/2026/music/columns/karol-g-ice-warn-taking-visa-away-1236709992/">Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To</a>
<a href="https://danielalvarenga.substack.com/p/los-hermanos-flores-used-coachella">Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda</a>
<a href="https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/culture/controversy-surrounds-mariachi-reyna-de-los-ngeles-after-performing-with-karol-g-at-coachella/article_ab3a3969-bc4e-40fa-8db1-6b28f2dd1037.html">Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los &Aacute;ngeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella</a>
<a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/the-deal-trump-bukele-gangs-el-salvador/">The Deal</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amberfriastv/reel/DXLWNNSD09m/">Amber Frias for NBCLA</a>
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Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022. 

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast dedicated to archiving the present and shifting the culture forward. Hosted by Mala Muñoz and Diosa Femme, two IG friends turned podcast partners. They break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through nuanced interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. Founded in 2016, Locatora Radio was podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network in 2022.

Locatora Radio [A Radiophonic Novela]

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast that captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. From pop culture and politics, relationships, and the everyday pressures shaping our lives, Mala and Diosa open up a space where big ideas feel grounded, accessible, and deeply human.

Locatora Radio is a weekly podcast that captures the cultural moments we are living through and pushes the conversation forward with humor, analysis and intention. From pop culture and politics, relationships, and the everyday pressures shaping our lives, Mala and Diosa open up a space where big ideas feel grounded, accessible, and deeply human.

The Cost Of Visibility & Representation | Capítulo 269

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