BEMAC Unplugged

On guitar and vocals, Karen Arango paints a beautiful Latin American landscape reflected across the Pacific Ocean. Through original songs featuring lesser-known Colombian musical styles, she introduces audiences to the people of her homeland - their hopes, heartbreak and love.

In today’s CALD arts scene, collectives are redefining collaboration, creativity, and community. This panel brings together artists to discuss the power of working collectively—how it fosters innovation, amplifies voices, and shapes the cultural landscape.

A vibrant tapestry of sound where the complex rhythmic patterns of Indian classical music, the lyrical melodies and ornamentation of Thai music, and the spontaneity and expressive freedom of jazz intertwine to celebrate the beauty of cultural exchange and the power of collaboration through music.