Artist Talk: Villano Antillano

Villano Antillano is a transformative figure in the Latin queer artist movement. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, she launched to fame in 2022 when she collaborated with the Argentine producer Bizarrap. The music centers around LGBTQ+ experiences and works to create a more open and welcoming space for queer people. Her lyrics are bold and explicit, subverting homophobic slurs as a means of self-affirmation. On stage, she can be sassy, playful and sincere. A highly skilled rapper and dancer, she has staked her claim as one of the new important voices in the Spanish-speaking reggaeton and urbano movement.  

In collaboration with Oslo Pride and Queer World, we present a conversation with Villano Antillano about her history, career and connection to queer communities, across continents. She will be interviewed by podcast host, journalist and writer Malin Kulseth.