Mexican mystical phenomenon La Bruja de Texcoco (real name: Octavia Mendoza Anario) recalibrates her classical teachings to create an astonishing tapestry of traditional Mexican music, baroque and jazz, playing various string instruments, percussion and harp.
The legend of La Bruja de Texcoco (literal translation: 'The Witch of Texcoco') originated when she starting performing miracles on stage, expelling demons and expressing her powerful trans femininity during live performances. Following the release of her debut 'De Brujas Peteneras y Chachalacas', La Bruja performed at Le Guess Who? 2019 as part of our new Hidden Musics program, and residential photographer Melanie Marsman captured the transformative experience backstage and onstage.
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La Bruja de Texcoco backstage by Melanie Marsman
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La Bruja de Texcoco backstage by Melanie Marsman
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La Bruja de Texcoco backstage by Melanie Marsman
