Resonates With Residency
27 Jan 2024 
2.30–3pm, 4–4.30pm 
National Gallery Singapore, Level B1, Padang Atrium In the first concert of her residency, Alina Ramirez and her collaborators present five original compositions responding to the exploitation of human and natural resources in both Latin America and Southeast Asia, as reflected in selected artworks from the “The Myth of the Lazy Native” section of Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America. Evoking the imagery of labour, strength and gender, Ramirez’s music juxtaposes the exploitative colonial histories of the two regions.
Alina Ramirez is a pianist, composer, educator and cultural promoter who has been performing for more than 35 years. As a composer, she is influenced by both the Latin music tradition and contemporary styles. In 2013, Ramirez was awarded the highest recognition given by the Mexican Government, the Ohtli Medal, for her contributions to disseminating Mexican Culture and the Arts worldwide. In 2019, she founded the Singapore Latin American Arts and Cultural Centre with the aim of fostering cross-cultural exchange.
