Summary:
In an interview with Ilker Yücel, Paula Barouh discusses her independent music project, Descargo y Maleficio, which blends industrial noise and trip-hop while addressing social issues in Chile. Barouh highlights the importance of artistic autonomy after facing sexism in the music industry. Despite the challenges, she finds resilience in her continuing success, including a recent performance at Seattle’s Freakout Festival. The project, described as $hilean Tragedy, aims to confront injustice and inequality through music and performance art. Barouh is set to explore new avenues in 2026 with a collective art exhibition and a new album addressing systemic obstacles faced by women in music.
Thought-Provoking Question:
As Barouh’s art confronts deep-seated societal issues, how do you think the intersection of music and social activism can foster greater awareness and change in communities that may be resistant to such messages?
