Jessica Jaramillo (choral director, composer, and performer of Latin American music). Born in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Jessica grew up surrounded by the sounds and chords of the country's folklore. Her musical journey began with her father, a singer and performer of Latin American songs that captivated her from a young age. Jessica Jaramillo's music encompasses genres such as the Bambuco, Pasillo, and Guabina from Colombia; Tango, Bolero, Chacarrera, Marinera, and Festejo from other countries; as well as pop and tropical music. Jessica has performed on international stages such as the Quinta Vergara at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile; the Cosquín Folk Festival and the Sonamos Latinoamérica Festival in Argentina; and has toured Europe and the United States as an ambassador of Colombian and Latin American folklore.