I am thrilled to feature my mentor, Theresa Calpotura, Filipina composer of multicultural descent whose song, “Princess,” inspired this painting. This piece is dedicated to her.

I am inspired by Du Yun, Chinese composer, and her “The Ocean Within” for solo harp.

I am inspired by Eva Ayllón, Afro-Peruvian composer, and her song, “Soy Esclavo de Tu Amor.”

Today I am inspired by Fatima Al Qadiri, Kuwaiti composer, and her original film score, “Ada and Souleiman,” for the motion picture, “Atlantics.”

I am drawn to Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, Tajik-Canadian composer, and her “A Thorn Expands to a Rose” concerto for six voices.

I am inspired by Cassie Kinoshi, London-based Black composer, and her “Griot’s Dance” for jazz ensemble.

I am energized by Gabriela Ortiz, Mexican composer, and her “Yanga” for percussion quartet, choir, and orchestra.

I am inspired by Bun-Ching Lam, Chinese composer from Macau, and her “Awazu on a Fine Breezy Day” for dizi, flute, harp, guzheng, viola, and erhu.

I am inspired by Bosba Panh and her “Lost in Time” for oboe, viola, and piano.

I am enamoured with Laura Canoura, Uruguayan composer, and her song, “Al Sur de Tu Corazón.”