Few artists embody the spirit of musical fusion as naturally and authentically as Corina Bartra. A celebrated vocalist, composer, arranger, and percussionist, Bartra has spent decades building bridges between cultures, traditions, and generations through her music. Her work with The Prisma Project, particularly the album Colibrí: Bridging 2 Worlds (Unplugged), represents a culmination of that artistic journey, blending Afro-Peruvian roots, Latin American traditions, contemporary jazz, and global influences into a sound that is uniquely her own. Born in Peru and later establishing strong artistic ties with New York City, Bartra became one of the pioneering voices bringing Afro-Peruvian music to international audiences. Her musical vision extends beyond simply preserving tradition. Instead, she reimagines and expands it, incorporating influences from across the African diaspora, including Cuban, Brazilian, and contemporary jazz styles. Her academic studies at Queens College in New York, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance, further strengthened her ability to connect diverse musical languages into a cohesive artistic statement. Throughout her career, Bartra has performed at prestigious venues and festivals across the United States, Europe, and South America. Audiences have experienced her artistry at events such as the Women in Jazz Festival, the Capitol Jazz Festival, the […]
“I Know Why” Highlights FM45’s Signature Blend of Emotion and Melody
Fm45 returns with a brand-new single, “I Know Why,” a beautifully crafted track that opens on an orchestral swell of pure pop magic. Beginning as a slow, epic ballad, the song feels timeless, warm, and instantly inviting. Stomping drums with a subtle country edge meet a clean pop sensibility, while jangling guitars guide the track from a gentle folk beginning into a soaring folk-pop sing-along chorus. As the song builds, the melodies grow richer and more uplifting, carried by emotive, highly melodic vocals that linger long after the final note. “I Know Why” is storytelling through sound—honest, heartfelt, and deeply human—destined to become a crowd-pleasing favourite that listeners will be singing along to in no time. FM45 has been making music for most of his life, beginning at the piano where melodies in his head were transformed into fully formed songs. In 2020, he took a more focused approach to his craft, committing to writing, producing, and releasing original music every two weeks on his YouTube channel. His music is available across all major streaming platforms, often released in album-style collections of around eight tracks. FM45 writes, sings, and produces all of his material himself (excluding collaborations), drawing strong inspiration […]