Singer Silvana Estrada delivered a moving Tiny Desk Concert, celebrating her Mexican roots and resilience through heartfelt songs.

Singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada performed a heartfelt Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music’s 2025 Latinidad celebration, “El Tiny,” showcasing her emotive vocals and deeply personal lyrics. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Estrada draws from her homeland’s son jarocho traditions to convey resilience amid hardship. Her performance, featuring songs like “Como un Pájaro” and “Si Me Matan,” blended vulnerability with strength, supported by a small ensemble. Produced by Anamaria Sayre and filmed by Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, and Maia Stern, the intimate session highlighted Estrada’s role as a powerful voice in contemporary Latinx music.