Anastasia Hera: “Ambitions” [Live In Studio 1A]

Anastasia Hera: “Ambitions” [Live In Studio 1A]

Author: KUT & KUTX Studios March 13, 2026 Duration: 3:39

KUTX’s coverage of SXSW is powered by Rivian and presented by Uber Eats Austin’s Anastasia Hera has been blending her brand of rap and R&B for almost fifteen years. In addition to releasing her own solo work, leading her group Anastasia and the Heroes, and putting her mark on various other projects, she’s also the founder of […]

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