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A New Era For Colombian Zarzuela At Home And Beyond

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2025

When conversations turn to the resurgence of zarzuela in Colombia, the name that invariably leads the discussion is Lina Sarmiento. Recognized as the foremost zarzuela and jazz crossover vocalist of the new generation, Sarmiento’s impact is the result of formidable talent paired with an unyielding drive to reinvent tradition. As Ramondo Clere reports, at just 27, her leadership has transformed zarzuela from a nostalgic relic into a living, ever-expanding language of expression—captivating listeners from Medellín to Massachusetts. Lina Sarmiento’s ascent ...

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Music Industry

Lina Sarmiento: The Voice Redefining Colombian Zarzuela With Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
September 10, 2025

In the ever-innovative landscape of world music, few voices have made as powerful, imaginative, and lasting impression as Lina Sarmiento, the electrifying Colombian artist widely hailed as her generation’s leading zarzuela/early music/jazz crossover vocalist. An honors graduate of EAFIT University in Medellín and Boston’s prestigious Longy School of Music, Sarmiento has catapulted a distinctive blend of tradition and improvisation to the world stage, revitalizing the classic Spanish zarzuela by infusing it with the energy and depth of jazz—while grounding her ...

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