Michelle Santiago Cortés
Writer and critic focused on race, Latinidad, and cultural criticism; contributes commentary on identity, appropriation, and audience reception in the episode.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 22min
Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad
Bilal Qureshi, a writer and critic focused on music and culture, and Michelle Santiago Cortés, an expert on race and Latinidad, delve into Rosalía's transformative musical journey. They discuss her new album, Lux, and the 'church girl era' while exploring the complexities of cultural appropriation and identity in music. The conversation covers the blurred lines of Latinidad, fans' concerns about shifts toward Afro-Caribbean styles, and how the music industry shapes artists' images. Together, they reflect on the ethics of artistry versus cultural representation.
