RaiNao's CAPICÚ: A Queer Puerto Rican Anthem of Island Pride
By
Tatiana Lee Rodriguez
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
A review of RaiNao's 2024 album CAPICÚ, highlighting its unique Puerto Rican spirit, queer Caribeña perspective, and clever wordplay. The article focuses on the album's closing track as a defiant anthem for the island, noting the irony of Puerto Rico being surrounded by water yet facing challenges. Written by Tatiana Lee Rodriguez.
Key quotes
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Nació Borinquen/en medio del mar
How ironic to be surrounded by water
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