Dailymotion Elevate: Victoria Canal - "Slow Down" live at Cafe Bohemia, NYC
- 4 years ago
Victoria Canal sits down for a One On One Session at Cafe Bohemia New York.
For more info visit: https://www.victoriacanal.com Audio & Video by: Ehud Lazin
Setlist:
Drama
Dumb Love
Second
Slow Down
On the heels of her one-hour special on CNN Español’s “Proyecto ser Humano” last week, Victoria Canal – the LGBTQ, Spanish-American, differently-abled singer/songwriter from Los Angeles – has just released “Drama,” her propulsive new single about standing up to the inner critic that so often stops us from being comfortable in our own skin. The release coincides with the launch of Nike’s new FlyEase Air Jordan I, a shoe designed for adaptive athletes, which Victoria is the rep and model for as part of the Fearless Ones, a series celebrating “a new generation of defiant, talented individuals.
“Last year, I dropped out of college where I was surrounded by people that didn’t make me feel like myself,” Canal explains. “I went on tour to pursue big dreams and found out that being the only young woman on a 150-date tour can be way more complex than it seems. I got off the road, moved twice, and ended up in LA. Never before have I had exposure to so many people on an artistic level - and never before have I been so challenged to show up as my highest self in any room, despite opinions, despite a voice in my head saying, ‘Victoria! You don’t belong here.’ To me, that’s the most challenging part of growing up - standing up to the Vic in my mind that sometimes screams self-hate speech, brushing her off and saying, ‘I could do without the drama.’ Drama is my letter back to inner-Mean Girl Vic. Drama is my simple guide to brushing off whatever or whoever is making you feel small. Look at you. Look at your magical, spiritual, highest self.”
At just 21-years-old, Canal is one of today’s most inspiring and empowering artists. Having been born with one arm as a result of Amniotic Band Syndrome, Canal has made it her life's mission to help people understand that everyone is born differently, whether those differences are seen or not. “It should be humanity’s mission to find acceptance and openness in themselves and in each other,” she explains. “To embrace our differences is to know our greatest strengths.” With her playful and passionate spirit, soulful vocals, and genuine songwriting style, Canal has performed on some of the country’s biggest stages - including Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Apollo, and the Kennedy Center – played more than 100 dates with Michael Franti, and opened for artists like Lawrence, Emily King, and Mac Ayres.
For more info visit: https://www.victoriacanal.com Audio & Video by: Ehud Lazin
Setlist:
Drama
Dumb Love
Second
Slow Down
On the heels of her one-hour special on CNN Español’s “Proyecto ser Humano” last week, Victoria Canal – the LGBTQ, Spanish-American, differently-abled singer/songwriter from Los Angeles – has just released “Drama,” her propulsive new single about standing up to the inner critic that so often stops us from being comfortable in our own skin. The release coincides with the launch of Nike’s new FlyEase Air Jordan I, a shoe designed for adaptive athletes, which Victoria is the rep and model for as part of the Fearless Ones, a series celebrating “a new generation of defiant, talented individuals.
“Last year, I dropped out of college where I was surrounded by people that didn’t make me feel like myself,” Canal explains. “I went on tour to pursue big dreams and found out that being the only young woman on a 150-date tour can be way more complex than it seems. I got off the road, moved twice, and ended up in LA. Never before have I had exposure to so many people on an artistic level - and never before have I been so challenged to show up as my highest self in any room, despite opinions, despite a voice in my head saying, ‘Victoria! You don’t belong here.’ To me, that’s the most challenging part of growing up - standing up to the Vic in my mind that sometimes screams self-hate speech, brushing her off and saying, ‘I could do without the drama.’ Drama is my letter back to inner-Mean Girl Vic. Drama is my simple guide to brushing off whatever or whoever is making you feel small. Look at you. Look at your magical, spiritual, highest self.”
At just 21-years-old, Canal is one of today’s most inspiring and empowering artists. Having been born with one arm as a result of Amniotic Band Syndrome, Canal has made it her life's mission to help people understand that everyone is born differently, whether those differences are seen or not. “It should be humanity’s mission to find acceptance and openness in themselves and in each other,” she explains. “To embrace our differences is to know our greatest strengths.” With her playful and passionate spirit, soulful vocals, and genuine songwriting style, Canal has performed on some of the country’s biggest stages - including Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Apollo, and the Kennedy Center – played more than 100 dates with Michael Franti, and opened for artists like Lawrence, Emily King, and Mac Ayres.