About

By Chesdana

When I knew we were going to perform and record at Barranca de Huentitán for this project, I knew I had to sing “La Sombra”. This location has such deepness with views and birds singing all over. They became part of our music that day. Jalisco is my birthplace, and I feel proud to represent Mexican and latin music in my own fresh and poetic way.

By Rosario Alfonso

"Making songs independently from the southern part of the world means going against everything that might be predetermined. It’s a political act—doing what you love despite the circumstances. I feel very fortunate to have found a way to do it from Chile and to discover that not only have people listened to me in my country, but also in other countries as well. 

By Javier Santacruz Alonso

Living in Valencia, Spain, has deeply marked my musical trajectory. My compositions blend Spanish and English influences, reflecting the international vibe of Valencia. The city's youthful energy and dynamic spirit infuse my music with a fresh and lively feel.

By Oscar Laredo

People from all over the world! We are Pargazz from Mexico! Our music is gypsy jazz; It is an incredible magical experience to play inside a cemetery in Todos Santos. It was quite an experience to have recorded music as incredible as Django Reinhardt's with Josh.

By André Beltrán 

Being from Mexico has taught me to fight for my dreams, to respect my family, everyone and everything that surround me," André explains. "Since I was a child I listened to rancheras, José Alfredo Jiménez was my hero with Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete.

By Jungaji

The ability to express one’s inner feelings in Gugu Yalanji is a beautiful space & responsibility to be standing in. The feeling I get from singing this song live is one of empowerment, one of cultural identity, and to sing about Kalkurr (meaning ‘the road’).

By Ms. Jaylin Brown

Living in Richmond, we are surrounded by all types of artists and artistic outlets. It's embedded in the community.

By Karla Grundwaldt

This session was a profoundly impactful experience for me, allowing me to connect with my singing and my fellow musicians in a very organic and emotional way. Through these songs, I was able to address topics that are important to me, such as identity and mental health.

By Andréanne Levasseur 

This land has allowed us to expand our creative womb and transmute many emotions and experiences through music. It is a land of abundance and freedom, where the desert meets the sea, which much like the creative womb contains multitudes.

By Amy K Bormet

DC is secretly a city of artists and creatives. Underneath the rumble of politics and preppy suits, are people who love to sing and dance and will go to see any type of show at any time. I love to play for DC people, omnivorous listeners who are eager to get lost in music.

By Vania Antinao

The Bolero is a music that is integrated into our day to day and gives the space to be able to express love or heartbreak in a very special and very simple way. We believe a resurgence of this genre is possible as in the golden age.

By Paige Tubinis

I wrote ’2014’ as a result of a couple years of immense grief and change, including important relationships in my life drastically changing, and it was a way for me to process how different life looked and felt.