The Latin Choir

The Latin Choir Brisbane acknowledges the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera and Turrbal peoples who are the traditional custodians of the lands that sustain us and where we make music. We acknowledge their ongoing connection to culture and Country and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. We also extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Latin Choir Brisbane started with a group of women from diverse cultural backgrounds that are passionate about Latin American music. Our repertoire includes songs from various rhythms, languages, countries and times, representing the multiplicity of Latin American culture.

The choir is composed of amateur singers who value the joy of singing together and is conducted by Ricardo Bona and Tania Balil, music educators and professional musicians who bring an array of techniques and arrangements to enrich our repertoire.

In our weekly rehearsals, we practice the songs, develop vocal and musical abilities, and deepen our understanding of Latin American culture and languages. As part of our choir experience, at the end of each term, we organise a presentation to the public. The rehearsals are also an opportunity to develop our language skills. We communicate and sing in Spanish, Portuguese and sometimes English, even though we are not necessarily fluent in all these languages. Thus, anyone willing to sing in different languages is very welcome.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging and celebration across diverse Latin cultural backgrounds, through the power of music, to contribute to the multicultural landscape of Australia.

Our Values:

– Belonging
– Inclusion
– Celebration
– Wellbeing
– Dedication/collaboration

!Cantemos juntos! Vamos cantar juntos! Let’s sing together!