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Vanessa Quilantan

(She/Her)
Dallas
As seen in: Dallas Observer, VICE, Flipboard, CultureMap Dallas, D Magazine
Covers:  Music, Arts & Culture
Doesn't Cover: Politics, Food & Beverage. Current moratorium on obituary assignments (a personal decision).

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Vanessa Quilantan’s Biography

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Versatile features writer with a passion for storytelling and over a decade of experience in music journalism and arts & culture coverage.

Clever, engaging prose with compelling voice and the ability to turn comprehensive research & reporting into storytelling that resonates with readers.

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For Juneteenth, Erykah Badu Brings a Massive Musical Spotlight to Dallas

For Juneteenth, Erykah Badu Brings a Massive Musical Spotlight to Dallas

Badu's status as both a local legend and global icon was on display in Deep Ellum.

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Larry Gee Needs a Kidney. Are You a Match?

Larry Gee Needs a Kidney. Are You a Match?

Dallas singer Larry Gee is back onstage and releasing new music, but he urgently needs a kidney donor to save…

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Breaking Down the Union-Busting Allegations at Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Breaking Down the Union-Busting Allegations at Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's entire troupe was fired last week for unionizing, not for violating company cond…

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Balancing the Books: Author Sanderia Faye Is Quietly Building Dallas' Literary Community

Balancing the Books: Author Sanderia Faye Is Quietly Building Dallas' Literary Community

Author Sanderia Faye's novel Mourner's Bench tells the story of a child from rural Arkansas whose family is t…

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The Cost of Being a Poet in Dallas

The Cost of Being a Poet in Dallas

Dallas' literary scene is gaining global momentum, but what does that mean for the city's poets?

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SM Sanz Is the Muralist Painting Dallas in Vivid Feminist Hues

SM Sanz Is the Muralist Painting Dallas in Vivid Feminist Hues

The Panamanian painter has made her mark on Dallas' Tin District, and her feminist pop-surrealism contains mu…

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Why Did Viagra Boys’ Sold-Out Dallas Show Start an Hour Early?

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By Vanessa Quilantan
| Dallas Observer Verified
If you’ve ever wondered how to totally screw up one of the city’s most exciting concerts of the year, Live Nation presents a simple three-step formula. First, find a highly coveted headliner like Stockholm-based party-punk ensemble Viagra Boys and book their first-ever Dallas show, hot off the recent release of their fourth LP Viagr Aboys.
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Review: Lil Wayne Debuted a New Era to Fans at Dos Equis Pavilion

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By Vanessa Quilantan
| Dallas Observer Verified
Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, Ben Franklin insisted there were only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Sure, no doubt. But in speaking to the millennial experience of historically dependable constants in life, Lil Wayne has always been.Over the radio, he soundtracked our coming-of-age while growing up along with us since he was signed to Cash Money Records at the age of 9.
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Lil Wayne Debuted a New Era to Weezy Fans at Dos Equis Pavilion

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By Vanessa Quilantan
| Dallas Observer Verified
Lil Wayne kicked off his 2025 tour at Madison Square Garden in June. He performed at Dos Equis Pavilion last night with opener Tyga. Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, Ben Franklin insisted there were only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Sure, no doubt. But in speaking to the millennial experience of historically dependable constants in life, Lil Wayne has always been.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A listicle blog of reasons why 2 Chainz should run for president in 2012.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs.

Who do you wish followed you?

Any reader looking for compelling long-form feature writing in the realm of music, arts & culture.