Frankie Eleanor by Steve Ronin

Turn Up the Volume: Latinx Burlesque Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month

When La Cholita accepted a Sassy Lassy award at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in June, the emotional significance was obvious. The recognition came after a career that began when, in her words, most people and venues in Los Angeles “had no idea what the hell burlesque was.” La Cholita, aka Natasha Estrada, grew