Adassa’s Inspiring Story: Music, Miracles, and Making “Encanto”

Adassa's Journey: From Paralysis to Disney's Encanto

In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland interviews Adassa, the bilingual Afro-Latina voice actress, singer, and songwriter. Adassa shares her remarkable journey of resilience, from facing a sudden health crisis and total paralysis to achieving a breakout role as Dolores Madrigal in Disney's Encanto. The conversation touches on the importance of community, consistency, and authenticity in the music industry. Adassa also offers practical tips and wisdom for indie artists striving to find their voice and purpose in challenging times.

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• Instagram
• Twitter / X
• YouTube
• Facebook

Timestamps:

00:00 Teaser Clip

00:33 Introduction

02:40 Welcoming Adassa

02:59 Early Musical Beginnings

03:59 First Steps into Professional Music

06:25 Career Highlights and Family Decisions

07:17 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity

08:40 Behind the Scenes

11:21 Unexpected Opportunity with Disney

16:37 Health Crisis and Personal Struggles

23:22 Miraculous Recovery and Recording for Encanto

25:49 Embracing New Skills and Perspectives

26:39 Relearning and Patience

27:31 Finding Your Voice Through Adversity

28:22 Building a Supportive Community

30:46 The Importance of Mentorship

34:56 Balancing Family and Career

37:38 Prioritizing and Achieving Goals

45:32 Advice for Aspiring Artists

48:29 Conclusion and Gratitude

49:31 Wrap-Up and Takeaways