I am OSO.
Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Dancer/Model
I am a bi-product of Twin Cities art and culture. From age 6, I was able to participate in enriching programs for voice, dance, drumming, theatre, flute, language, and even math and science throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul (Walker Art Center, Heart of the Beast, Ordway), which surrounded me with creative, inspiring adults and children from all over the world. Growing up I focused on practicing, performing, and teaching traditional Puerto Rican music called Bomba, which taught me about how some of my ancestors used music for healing, community building, and story telling. I studied media, communications, and theatre arts at the University of Minnesota for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and ended up changing my songwriting to reflect my philosophies on brain chemistry and how our behaviors and perceptions affect our thinking and each other. Amidst writing and performing with various artists in the Twin Cities, I got swept into the fashion/commercial industries which gave me opportunities to work with Minnesota based companies like Aveda, Target, and 3M; meanwhile creating unique, fashion images with budding Twin Cities stylists and designers that ended up on shows like Project Runway and Tabatha Takes Over. Inspired by talented, thoughtful artists, I promised myself to always present a beautiful culmination of Music+Fashion+Art with every event or show I commit to. This year Minneapolis artists helped me release my first solo EP called “Art Projets,” and the rest of this city continues to give me a wide perspective on how to live better, as well as a platform to explore and cultivate meaningful, impactful art.
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