Villano Antillano and Ana Macho Dream of Queer and Trans Futures

Published: March 17, 2023, 6 a.m.

Villano Antillano and Ana Macho are two Puerto Rican trans and non-binary musicians making waves in the music industry. In their latest projects, Villano Antillano\u2019s debut album \u201cSustancia X\u201d and Ana Macho\u2019s \u201cRealismo Magico,\u201d both artists use elements of magical realism and science fiction to dream of queer and trans empowerment. In this intimate conversation, we hear the two artists bring some humor into the difficult realities of navigating a transphobic industry, and we dive deep into the sonic worlds of their latest albums.