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‘Dangerous for being free’: Mon Laferte on calling out injustice as Chile’s biggest pop star
The musician opens up about her mental health, government corruption and why conservative backlash won’t stop her speaking her mind
TL;DR
- Mon Laferte is a successful Chilean singer with numerous Latin Grammys and millions of monthly listeners.
- Her latest project includes two albums, Femme Fatale Vol 1 and Vol 2, which explore a vampy alter ego and revisit her indie-folk roots.
- Laferte is known for her activism, notably her protest against police brutality and torture in Chile at the Latin Grammys.
- She views the 'Femme Fatale' archetype as embodying freedom and acknowledges the name was given to her by the press.
- The albums are described as "wholly feminist" and address themes of capitalism, neoliberalism, and personal experiences with assault.
- Laferte was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which she states contributes to her emotional vulnerability in songwriting.
- She contrasts her public performance persona with her private life, where she seeks normalcy and anonymity.