Patricia Caicedo

Patricia Caicedo is a renowned soprano, musicologist, and physician, with a career that bridges the worlds of music, health, and de-colonial studies. Her scholarship and performances focus primarily on Latin American and Iberian art songs, exploring their rich history and cultural context. She is also deeply interested in the intersection of music and health, an area she addresses through her groundbreaking work.

Caicedo has released eleven albums and published numerous influential academic articles, scholarly editions, and books. Her notable works include The Latin American Art Song: Sounds of the Imagined Nations, considered the definitive history of its subject, and We Are What We Listen To: The Impact of Music on Individual and Social Health, a pioneering exploration of how music influences both personal well-being and social health.

A sought-after performer, Patricia has toured worldwide and is the founder and director of the Barcelona Festival of Song, an internationally recognized program dedicated to Latin American and Iberian vocal music. She regularly presents lectures and masterclasses at prestigious universities and conservatories around the globe.

Patricia’s interest in technology has led her to explore innovative ways to bring music and its impact to a wider audience, further enhancing her artistic and academic pursuits.

She holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Medical Doctor degree from the Escuela Colombiana de Medicina. She is also a former Board Member of the International Music Council.

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