Ela Enchants: Rooted in Resilience, Rising with Purpose

Photo: Courtesy of ELA ENCHANTS

Ela Enchants is not just another emerging Latinx artist. She is a first-generation Mexican-Colombian American whose music is inextricably linked to her story. A story steeped in sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet power of communities too often overlooked.

With her latest single, “Rooted,” and the accompanying mini-docu-series Project Rooted, Ela steps into a larger cultural conversation, reclaiming narratives around immigration while offering an anthem of love, strength, and belonging.

“This project is about rewriting the narrative,” Ela Enchants said. “I come from hardworking immigrants, and I wanted this song to reflect the love, the fight, and the sacrifices that are often overlooked. ‘Rooted’ is my way of honoring my parents while also giving a voice to our community.”

From Dallas to the World

Born and raised in Dallas, Ela grew up surrounded by the layered identities of her Mexican and Colombian roots. Creativity was never a choice but a calling. Singing, dancing, drawing, performing. “Music, for her, is more than art. It is healing and connection,” her team notes. That conviction has fueled a steady rise.

Her first major stage came through Tune’s World, founded by Alicia “Tune,” a platform for emerging artists that gave Ela her first spotlight.

“When she reached out, I was honestly thinking about quitting music, and her message felt like a sign from the universe that I needed to keep going,” Ela recalled. “That experience was pivotal because it gave me confidence and affirmed that doors would open for me and they have, gradually, as I’ve continued to grow in the Texas music scene.”

From grassroots stages like Purrrszn by Vibes Texas to the inaugural Old Coyote Café festival in Austin, Ela has learned to value authenticity over industry hype. “I’ve always known that I didn’t want to enter the music industry through a big record deal. I wanted to be an independent artist because it allows me to connect more directly with people, and no one dictates what I can or can’t say,” she explained.

Photo: Courtesy of ELA WNCHANTS

Along the way, features on Triple Threat FM Radio (New York) and The Prettiest Podcast (Dallas) amplified her voice. “When I get the opportunity to be on these platforms, I want to share messages of connection, healing, and visibility, letting people know they are seen, heard, and not alone,” she said.

Rooted: More Than a Song

“Rooted” is both deeply personal and sharply political. Revisiting her parents’ immigrant sacrifices reshaped Ela’s artistry:

“Writing Rooted meant reopening old wounds, which was painful but also healing. I thought about growing up in Oak Cliff in a small apartment, waiting by the door for my dad to come home from two jobs and school just so we could go to the park. As I got older, I realized how much both of my parents sacrificed, eventually buying a house through NACA, a program that helps low-income families. Today I feel proud that they can finally breathe easier, because I also remember the nights of arguments, tears, and bills.”

The single honors those struggles while amplifying broader truths. “As an artist, I feel it’s my responsibility to tell these stories, because silence is ignorance and my parents taught me never to stay silent,” she reflected.

With Project Rooted, Ela expands the narrative into a docu-series chronicling her parents’ migration and the discrimination they faced. “Silence isn’t neutral, it’s harmful,” she said. “As artists, we have the power to shift the focus back to the human experience, because art allows people to feel instead of just hear.”

Healing Through Music

For Ela, music is not just sound but a sanctuary. She recalls performing her song “Always 2 Much” at a Dallas protest, where one listener was struck by a line about racial profiling: “It was past nine, Momma said Daddy got pulled to the side, for his brown skin and brown eyes.”

“A young woman came up to me and said, ‘That line hit deep.’ There was an unspoken understanding between us,” Ela said. “That’s exactly what I mean by healing and connection. Music gives people a space to recognize themselves, feel seen, and know that they’re not navigating their experiences in isolation.”

The Power of Bicultural Roots

As a first-generation Mexican-Colombian American, Ela embraces the complexity of dual identity. “My music can move from real southern rap to reggaeton, reflecting my Colombian, Mexican, and Dallas roots,” she explained. But embracing that richness wasn’t always easy.

“Sometimes I felt too Mexican for my Colombian side, too Colombian for my Mexican side, and at times completely disconnected because I was American. Over time, I learned to embrace it all and see it as a superpower.”

This duality fuels her creativity, shaping both sound and storytelling. It allows her to connect across borders while affirming the voices of those who, like her, once struggled to belong.

Staying Authentic in a Digital Era

Breaking through as an independent artist requires resilience. “There’s a quote I really like that says, ‘be gentle with yourself because it’s not about the destination, the journey is everything,’” Ela said. That mindset has grounded her against the pressures of algorithms, likes, and comparisons.

“I remind myself that I’m a creative and as long as I create something that can connect with someone, then I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing. My journey is my journey. If I focus on comparing myself to others, I’ll constantly find myself in that cycle of ‘should I even keep going?’ when I know this is what I was put here to do.”

What Listeners Should Take Away

At its heart, “Rooted” is an invitation to compassion. “What I hope people take away from Rooted is compassion, understanding, and pride. At the end of the day, we’re all human beings, immigrants aren’t animals, we aren’t stereotypes, we’re people,” Ela said

She wants bicultural kids like herself to feel proud, not divided. “For kids who grew up like me, between cultures, I want them to feel proud of who they are and where they come from. I realized my roots are my strength. My parents are hardworking, full of love, and they sacrificed so much to give me a chance.”

For others less familiar with immigrant realities, she has a sharper call: “Immigrants are the backbone of this country. Stop believing the stereotypes. We are more than just a narrative created to oppress us.”

What’s Next for Ela

For Ela Enchants, “Rooted” is not an endpoint but a beginning. With more performances planned across Texas and new collaborations on the horizon, she is building momentum not just as a musician but as a cultural storyteller.

Her vision remains clear: to craft music that heals, connects, and challenges narratives. “If just one person feels seen, uplifted, or less alone through her music, she has done her job.”

As she continues to grow her platform, Ela is part of a new wave of independent Latinx artists rewriting the industry from the ground up; artists who prove that authenticity, resilience, and community are not just inspirations for music, but the very forces shaping its future.