The Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti was one of the most important literary voices in Latin America.
I think it's impossible to overestimate the importance of Benedetti and his work - his words have inspired and comforted multiple generations across the entire American continent.
Personally, this song and its message are intricately connected to my youth.
During the1970's Argentina, the country where I grew up experienced the terrible consequences of a military government that marked my life forever.
Those horrific years taught me to appreciate peace, freedom, democracy, and human rights.
It is my hope that all of us can learn from those dreadful experiences and find a path of cooperation and compassion towards every member of the society.

Presentation at 2022 African American Art Song Alliance Conference. Lecture recital exploring intersectional perspectives on black feminism from the late 19th century into dialogues of the contemporary.

First movement from song cycle "Eve Song," by Philip Littell and Jake Heggie.

Performance with Baltimore Musicales featuring music by composer Jasmine Barnes. Featuring Jodi Beder, Cellist and Elizabeth Hill, Pianist.

"Flowers"
"Crowned"

I made this song and cut paper animation during the "brood X" invasion during the summer of 2021.