Tangents Stories

Interview with drag queen Abhora

Marlené Diaz Russell interviews Abhora, a drag performer/artist who appeared on season two of “The Boulet Brothers Dragula,” a web series in which queens compete to be the World's Next Drag Supermonster. Abhora is coming to Chasers in Charlotte on May 19.  Tangents: What should an audience expect to see at your show? Abhora: I love giving people surprises, so expect that! Tangents: How would you describe yourself to someone who hasn’t seen you perform before?  Abhora: I would say it’s like

Rhiannon Giddens: The Road From Here

Tangents: Is it different keeping a band together when you are the bandleader as opposed to everyone coming up together? Rhiannon Giddens: There’s different challenges. When you’re in a partnership, on one hand, you all have to agree on something to get it done. But on the other hand, you have support, and you it’s not just all on you. It’s the good and the bad. When you’re leading it, the buck stops with you. You have to make all of the decisions. What I’ve done with this group, is that I

Trixie Mattel interview

Marlené Diaz Russell interviews singer/songwriter, comedian, drag queen Trixie Mattel ahead of her performance at McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square in Charlotte on Monday, April 30. SEE MORE VIDEOS AND STORIES BY MARLENE DIAZ RUSSELL Marlené Diaz Russell feed READ MORE TANGENTS FASHION STORIES Tangents fashion feed READ MORE TANGENTS MUSIC STORIES Tangents music feed STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH TANGENTS STORIES Tangents on Facebook Tangents on Twitter Tangents on Instagram SUGGESTIONS FOR FASHION