Jaake Castro: A Virtual Experience is part of a season-long series of digital segments that bring you up close and personal with artists from a variety of art disciplines.

Jaake is a multi-faceted musician known for their singular performances, taking cues from the underground vogue ballroom culture, 80s synth-pop, contemporary urban artists, and deeply personal experiences. An unforgettably unique artist, they draw inspiration from a background in nightlife and event production, working notably as an event coordinator, curator, and host with various cornerstones of the underground queer nightlife community throughout Los Angeles.

Jaake was featured as a contestant on Fox’s American Idol and The Glee Project. Through poignant, yet uplifting lyrics, highly creative tongue-in-cheek fashion, and a tender fearlessness, Jaake’s work strives to challenge gender/societal norms, and invites the audience into a world where they can find authenticity, bravery, and happiness.