Ep 214: Chavela Vargas
April 17th would have been Chavela Vargas\u2019 104th birthday. We\u2019re taking this opportunity to do a deep dive into her legendary career. An unofficial queer icon, Chavela lived outside of gender norms during a time when it was risky to do so. Despite this, she made a name for herself in Mexico with her incredible voice, becoming especially known for her renditions of classic rancheras. A complicated person and singular talent, we explore her legacy in today\u2019s episode.\n\nFeaturing music by Chavela Vargas. \n\nShow notes: bit.ly/3GJAHgK\n\nFollow us:\ninstagram.com/RadioMenea\ntwitter.com/RadioMenea\ntinyletter.com/RadioMenea