Angélica Negrón is a Puerto Rican-born composer and multi-instrumentalist. She talks about the paradox of writing “cute” music as a petite woman, and whether she is trapped into reinforcing a stereotype. Angélica discusses a difficult moment after appearing with her band, Balún, on NPR’s Tiny Desk, and her exposure to drag as a child.

Angélica’s website

Music You Heard:

“Ruta Panorámica for Cello, Bandoneón and Electronics,” Inbal Segev: 20 for 2020 Vol. II - Angélica Negrón, Inbal Segev, Julien Labro

“dóabin,” Old Fires Catch Old Buildings - Angélica Negrón, loadbang

“El Espanto,” Prisma Tropical - Balún

“Panorama” - Angélica Negrón, Nicholas Photinos

“We Need a Room,” Childworld - Sky Creature