Who's Who

Founder and Director

Dr. Patricia Caicedo, soprano, musicologist, physician

One of the foremost interpreters & researchers of the Latin American and Spanish vocal repertoire, Patricia Caicedo is recognized as an authority in her field.  Her repertory ranges from early music to contemporary works by Ibero-American composers.  As a performer, she has served as a cultural ambassador for the Government of Colombia and Spain and has performed throughout Europe, the United States and Latin- America.

As a musicologist and teacher Caicedo is internationally recognized as the leading expert in the study and performance of the Latin American & Spanish art song, a tradition she has almost single-handedly rescued from extinction. Her pioneering books The Latin American Art Song: A Critical Anthology and Interpretive Guide for Singers and The Colombian Art Song - Jaime León: Analysis and Compilation of his works for voice & piano Vol.1 & 2. are consider reference books in the field.

She has experience as a performer and lecturer and is scheduled to give master classes at Universities around the world in 2012 and beyond.  She is the founder and director of the Barcelona Festival of Song.

Patricia Caicedo is the President of Mundo Arts Inc. As president, Dr. Caicedo has participated in key US booking conferences and has made contacts in the industry at an international level. Under her leadership, Mundo Arts launched the record label, Mundo Arts Records (2005), the music Publisher Mundo Arts Publications (2009), the E-store www.mundoarts.com (2010) and the Online TV Channel www.mundoartstv.com (2011). Since 2005 Mundo Arts organizes the Barcelona Festival of Song.