Natalia Camargo Duarte

Born in 1996 in Bogotá, Colombia, Natalia grew up immersed in the vibrant rhythms of her homeland— cumbia, salsa, vallenato, bambuco, currulao—sounds that continue to shape her music. For  Natalia, music is a language of connection and storytelling, a way to honor her roots while envisioning new possibilities. Now based in New York City, she reimagines these traditions through a bold, contemporary lens, weaving Latin American rhythms and melodies with Western classical influences. Her work celebrates multiculturalism while exploring themes of resilience, identity, and connection.

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She holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá and a master’s degree in music composition from the University of Michigan, where she was awarded the Christine Eve Rinaldo Memorial Merit Scholarship. Throughout her educational journey, she was mentored by renowned composers and educators, including Evan Chambers, Michael Daugherty, Roshanne Etezady, Alvin Hill, Guillermo Gaviria, Julian Valdivieso, and Juan Carlos Britto. Their guidance helped her shape not only her artistic voice but also her vision for using music as a tool for social impact.

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Her music has been performed by esteemed ensembles and collaborators such as The Flute  Pedagogy Project, Transient Canvas, Black Moon Trio, the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, TorQ  Percussion Quartet, Nota Bene ensemble, Tana quartet, and the Colombian ensemble La Sociedad. Natalia is also an Alumna of the Soundstream RBC emerging composer's workshop and the  International Summer Academy of Music (ISAM).