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Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
Victoria Canal, Spanish-American singer and songwriter, accuses a ‘powerful' man of sexual abuse in emotional Instagram post: Read here
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse Victoria Canal, a Spanish-American singer and songwriter, has courageously revealed that she was groomed and abused by a 'very powerful, decades-older man' early in her career. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she shared how the abuse lasted over a year and how she was manipulated into silence, being told that speaking out would end her career before it had even begun. Beyond this revelation, Canal has been open about her life and challenges. Born with a congenital condition, she refuses to be defined by it. According to a Prime Timer report, Canal was born without the lower half of her right arm. She has compared it to something as ordinary as having 'an unlucky-shaped nose' and insists she does not want to be boxed as 'the one-armed singer' like Stevie Wonder , who is not solely defined by blindness. Her unique perspective has shaped her music. Canal learned to play piano without her right hand, developing special chord voicings and creative techniques that are central to her songwriting. Global upbringing shaped her early career As reported by Hindustan Times, she was born in Munich and raised across the globe. Canal often communicated online due to her family's nomadic lifestyle. Her breakthrough came through Instagram, where short clips of her performances caught the attention of artists like Michael Franti and Emily King, who later invited her on tour. Since then, Canal has shared stages with major acts, fronted Nike's Jordan FlyEase campaign, and in 2024, she won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award in the UK for songwriting. Her music is known for its honesty and vulnerability, exploring themes of body image, identity, and resilience. Shocking abuse allegations revealed publicly Earlier this month, Canal revealed in an Instagram post that early in her career she was groomed and abused by a 'very powerful, decades-older man' who had offered her first professional break. She described how she was manipulated into silence by the abuser, who made her believe that no one else wanted her. Canal wrote that she was told speaking about the abuse would end her career before it had even begun, according to Music Ally. Victoria said the experience, which lasted just over a year, has had a lasting effect on her intimate life. Sharing her truth, she explained, was part of her healing journey. Although she did not name her alleged abuser, speculation online suggested it could be musician Michael Franti. ETimes cannot independently verify this. Reclaiming power through honesty For Canal, speaking openly about abuse is part of reclaiming her power, just like her previous disclosures about body image and mental health. She shared a strong message to her fans,'Whatever you look like, whatever you are feeling, you are accepted, you are enough. You are more than enough.' DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Singer Victoria Canal accuses ‘powerful' man of sexual abuse in Instagram post: 'When I was 19...'
Victoria Canal, one of modern pop's most promising young voices, was born with a congenital condition. However, despite it all, the Spanish-American artist has been outspoken about rejecting labels and refuses to let her disability define her. Victoria Canal recently made an Instagram post talking about the grooming and abuse she faced early in her career.(Instagram) The artist recently hit the headlines for speaking about her career and disclosures about grooming and abuse, which even led to the cancellation of the Soulshine at Sea festival. According to a Prime Timer report, Canal, who was born without the lower half of her right arm, in interviews compares it to something as ordinary as having 'an unlucky-shaped nose'. She has insisted that she does not want to be boxed as 'the one-armed singer' like Stevie Wonder, who is not solely defined by blindness. Her perspective has been vital to the music she creates. Canal learned to play piano without her right hand and developed unique chord voicings and creative techniques, which are central to her songwriting, the Prime Timer report added. Also Read: BTS' V shares adorable unseen childhood photos flaunting his glow-up in 25 years; fans call him 'timeless and iconic' Victoria Canal's career in music Born in Munich and raised across the globe, Canal grew up communicating online the most due to her family's nomadic lifestyle. Her breakthrough, too, came through Instagram, where short clips of her performance caught the attention of artists like Michael Franti and Emily King, who later invited her on tour. Canal has since shared stages with major acts, fronted Nike's Jordan FlyEase campaign, and in 2024, she won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award in the UK for songwriting. Her music, known for its vulnerability and honesty, explores themes of body image, identity, and resilience, the Prime Timer added. Abuse allegations and industry fallout Earlier this month, Canal revealed in an Instagram post that early in her career, she was groomed and abused by a 'very powerful, decades-older man' who offered her first professional break. In the post, she described how she was manipulated into silence by the abuser, who made her believe that no one else wanted her. Canal revealed that she was told speaking about the abuse would end her career before it even began, a report in Music Ally stated. Victoria said the experience, which lasted a little over a year, has had a lasting effect on her intimate life and that sharing her truth was part of her healing journey. Although she did not name her alleged abuser, speculation online claimed that she was speaking about musician Michael Franti. However, the claims have not been verified, the Music Ally report added. The repercussions, the outlet added, were rather swift, with fellow band Dispatch announcing they were withdrawing from Soulshine at Sea, a music cruise organized by Franti's team. They cited "deeply disturbing public allegations involving another artist on the lineup.' Also Read: Universal Music CEO breaks silence on Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us: 'Makes no sense' For Canal, speaking openly about abuse, like her previous disclosures about body image and mental health, is part of reclaiming her power. She said, 'Whatever you look like, whatever you are feeling, you are accepted, you are enough. You are more than enough." FAQs What happened to Victoria Canal's arm? She was born without the lower half of her right arm, a congenital condition she refuses to let define her identity. Who is Victoria Canal? She is a Spanish-American singer-songwriter, born in Munich and raised internationally, known for her emotive songwriting and advocacy. What recent allegations has she shared? In 2024, she revealed she had been groomed and abused early in her career by a much older, powerful man. Who has Victoria Canal accused? Victoria Canal has not named her alleged abuser. Online speculation has circulated, but no claims are confirmed.
