Dark Mode
Blogs
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel shone with their collaboration on Revolución Diamantina, winning three awards: Best Orchestral Performance, Best Classical Compendium, and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
Ortiz, a prominent composer and educator born into a musical family, is known for blending traditional and contemporary elements in her work while addressing social and political themes. Revolución Diamantina draws inspiration from Mexico’s 2019 feminist “Glitter Revolution” against gender violence. The title references a symbolic protest involving pink glitter thrown at a police chief, highlighting women’s fight against institutional indifference.
Beyond her compositions, Ortiz is a professor at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a member of El Colegio Nacional, reflecting her dedication to music education and cultural advocacy.
Did you like this article?
Did you like this article?
Maná, the first Spanish-language rock band nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will embark on their Vivir Sin Aire Tour across the U.S. and Canada this fall. The tour, named after their 1992 hit, will feature over 30 dates, starting September 5 in San...
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, winning decisively on the first ballot with 85.9% of the vote. He defeated Chrystia Freeland (8%), Karina Gould (3%), and Frank Baylis (3%) in the leadership race prompted by Prime Minister...
Shea Johnson has officially taken over as executor of his late father Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson’s estate, replacing his sister Anika Johnson, who passed away in November 2023. Steely, a legendary reggae and dancehall producer from the duo Steely & Clevie, was...
Maná, the first Spanish-language rock band nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will embark on their Vivir Sin Aire Tour across the U.S. and Canada this fall. The tour, named after their...
Shea Johnson has officially taken over as executor of his late father Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson’s estate, replacing his sister Anika Johnson, who passed away in November 2023. Steely, a legendary...
Maluma has expanded his business ventures by opening a new nightclub, 903, in Medellín's Provenza district, a hotspot for nightlife. The club, inspired by 90s apartments, offers a mix of urban and...
0 Comments