Spring 2026
Spring has officially come to New York City and I'm thrilled to share some exciting progress for the Cuban Art Song Project. Our latest newsletter edition went out this past week to our subscribers, but there was too much to share in a single email. Whether you are a longtime supporter or new to our musical family, this update offers a detailed look at what the Cuban Art Song Project has been up to and what we have planned.
Introducing Güiros & Guava
We are excited to share the launch of Güiros & Guava, the official podcast of the Cuban Art Song Project.
In our debut episode, Jon and Bella offer an introduction to the project and the inspiration behind its creation. The conversation provides insight into our mission to preserve, perform, and promote the rich tradition of Cuban art song, while also making this repertoire more accessible to performers, students, and audiences alike.
This first episode includes some familiar stories about Bella's history and the founding of our organization, along with an explanation of what the organization has accomplished in our first year. We also share several exciting announcements, (spoiler they are also found below).
Watch the video to hear directly from Jon and Bella:
Listen to Episode 1 of Güiros & Guava Now!
The Theme of 2026: Education
As we look ahead to 2026, the Cuban Art Song Project has one central focus: education.
From the very beginning, our nonprofit’s mission has been to bring greater access, visibility, and voice to underrepresented repertoire. 2025 focused heavily on sharing this music through public performances and the release of our debut album, Se fue. We are launching some exciting initiatives to further the educational mission of CASP.
Announcing Our Multi-Volume Album Series
We are excited to announce a major new chapter in the Cuban Art Song Project: a long-term, multi-volume recording and sheet music series dedicated to tracing the history of Cuban song. We will embark on a four-volume anthology series, spanning distinct historical periods of Cuban song—from early classical works to jazz-influenced and modern styles. This project represents a sustained effort to document, contextualize, and share the breadth of Cuban art song in a way that is both artistically compelling and educationally impactful. Accompanying sheet music will be made available to conservatories, school music programs, and to the general public on our website.
Educational Outreach and Community Engagement
We are developing curriculums and partnering with other arts organizations to bring Cuban music directly into schools. Through these initiatives, students will have the opportunity to learn Cuban rhythms, melodies, and cultural traditions via interactive, age-appropriate programming.
Bella is in the middle of finalizing the details for CASPs first major educational partnership for the fall of 2026. As always, be sure to subscribe to be the first to hear updates.
A New Chapter as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
We are proud to publicly share that the Cuban Art Song Project is now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This milestone marks an important step forward, allowing us to expand our programming, deepen our impact, and invite greater community support for our mission.
If you support CASP's mission, we urge you to include us in your annual tax-deductible giving.
How to Get Involved
Since you've made it this far, here are several ways to deepen your involvement with CASP:
Attend upcoming concerts and events and bring friends.
As our educational resources become available on our website, share them with colleagues or organizations who might find them valuable.
Invite CASP to deliver a concert or provide educational programming for your school, church, or other arts organization.
Donate to help fund research, recording, and educational initiatives that expand the reach of our organization.
We are grateful for all of the amazing support we have received so far, and are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of the CASP community. Thank you!
Abrazos,
Bella
