All Songs Considered Alt.Latino: A Tiny Desk chat with Silvana Estrada
Oct 15, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada shares insights from her stunning new album, Vendrán Suaves Lluvias. She opens up about her journey of self-producing the album, overcoming creative blocks, and how the grief from losing a close friend reshaped her perspective on life and music. Silvana also reflects on the Mexican relationship with death, emphasizing the importance of joy and gratitude. Her performance of 'Alma Mia' from her Tiny Desk concert showcases her emotional depth, further enriched by her admiration for Lhasa de Sela.
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Self-Producing Reclaimed Creative Authority
- Silvana chose to self-produce Vendrán Suaves Lluvias and discovered new creative authority in that role.
- She had to redefine what a producer could look and feel like for her temperament and identity.
Lead Projects In Your Own Rhythm
- Allow yourself time to figure out new roles and don't mimic others' expectations when producing.
- Embrace your natural rhythm and lead from your temperament rather than imitating stereotypical producer traits.
Grief Reshaped Her Creative Priorities
- During the album process Silvana's best friend and his brother were murdered, which devastated her and reframed her priorities.
- That loss forced her to let go of perfection and to create from humility and urgency.