Lola Flores, a pioneering Cuban drag performer and city street sweeper, defies economic hardships to become a beloved icon in her sixties.
Lola’s Flowers - Pioneering drag queen rises from the streets
In the second episode of "Glitter From Dust," we spotlight Lola Flores, a legendary drag performer and street sweeper in Cuba. Now in her mid-sixties, Lola was a pioneering force in the Cuban drag scene during the severe economic recession of the 1990s. With limited resources but immense creativity, she turned discarded items into her dazzling stage persona.
This episode chronicles Lola’s extraordinary journey from a resourceful street sweeper to a celebrated icon in Cuba's drag community, celebrating her impact and resilience in the face of adversity.