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From new compositions to quiet acts of cultural care—discover what’s resonating this month. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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To everyone resonating with music, health, and identity— This summer has been rich in sound, connection, and meaning. From songs sung in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan to new books, recordings, and acts of cultural resistance, the echoes of July carry us into August with renewed awareness. We’ve lived music as bridge, as memory, as care. And in a world so often marked by erasure and silence, listening itself becomes a powerful act—of presence, of empathy, of resistance. In this edition of Resonances, I invite you to explore what’s unfolding: voices from across continents, a new podcast episode, reflections on music and health, and the beginning of a small but vital gesture of solidarity. Let’s dive in.
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How One Summer in Barcelona transformed lives through song
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In this new episode of Resonances, I reconnect with participants of the 2025 Barcelona Festival of Song—including Eden Rosenbaum, Cassandra Leisher, Ana Socaci, Jaiden Wettstein, Katelyn Breen, Campbelle Stencel, Sofia Jaquez, Crystal Buck, Stella Roden, Amethyst Shanks, David Dies, and Robert Rocco. |
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Together, we reflect on their motivations, the transformative experience of making music in Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese, and the deep bonds formed over eleven unforgettable days in Barcelona. 🎙️ Listen to the episode! 💌 Subscribe to Resonances →
Discover stories where music becomes memory, identity, and connection.
Share it with friends, musicians, and curious hearts everywhere.
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This is my most personal album—featuring my own compositions, set to the poetry of Argentine poets Raúl Gustavo Aguirre, his son Raúl Aguirre, and Hebe Monges. Each song explores the richness of Latin American soundscapes through traditional rhythms like zamba, bolero, pasaje llanero, pasillo, cueca, samba, and bossa nova. |
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One of my favorite pieces is “La mala suerte”, with poetry by Hebe Monges. We recorded it in a single take, and the video captures that exact moment—raw, intimate, and filled with emotion. 🎥 Watch the video on YouTube
🎧 Listen to Nuestros Días on Spotify Let these songs accompany you into late summer—with their stories, rhythms, and resonances.
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La Canción Latinoamericana 3rd Edition Now Available
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La Canción Artística Latinoamericana – 3rd Edition Now Available
I’m proud to present the newly revised and expanded 3rd edition of this essential guide to Latin American art song. With updated content, a refreshed layout, and expanded access—it’s now available in both print and e-book formats.
📘 Order your copy here |
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🧠 MUSIC & HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
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Singing and Your Nervous System
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When we sing gently, we activate the vagus nerve, which helps regulate our nervous system. This simple act can reduce anxiety, support digestion, and invite calm. Try humming or vocalizing softly for five minutes each day—especially in the morning or before sleep. It’s a powerful way to care for body and mind.
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Curious how music shapes the mind?
Dive into these ideas in my book!
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A science-based yet accessible exploration of how music shapes our brain, identity, enhances well-being, and connects us to each other across time and culture. 📘 Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
🎧 In print, digital, and audiobook formats 🛒 Order your copy here |
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🇵🇸 PALESTINIAN MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
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Because listening is also a way to resist
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In the face of erasure, music becomes memory and defiance. Beginning this month, I’ll share a small spotlight on Palestinian artists—music, poetry, or stories that help preserve culture through sound. 🎶 This week’s artist: Mohsen Subhi (1963–2009)
A brilliant Palestinian composer and arranger who blended classical Arabic music with modern and folkloric elements.
🎧 Listen to Oubour
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Barcelona Festival of Song 2026
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Join Us Next Summer
The 22nd edition of the Barcelona Festival of Song will take place from July 1 to 10, 2026—and we’d love for you to be part of it. If you’re a classical singer, collaborative pianist, or musicologist passionate about expanding the repertoire, embracing linguistic and cultural diversity, and exploring Latin American and Iberian art song in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan, this program is for you. ✨ Early registration comes with reduced tuition, and spots are very limited—we accept only 12 participants to ensure a personalized, intensive experience. Don’t wait to begin your journey. 💌 Learn more and register here
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Thank you for being here—for listening, learning, and resonating. Whether you sing, read, reflect, or share, you are part of a growing community that believes in the power of sound to connect and transform. Until next time, abrazos! Patricia 💫
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