I am a multilingual ethnomusicologist, composer, and performer whose work bridges Latin American and transatlantic musical expressions. My projects explore cross-cultural rhythms and collaborative practices, from research on Son Jarocho and Joropo Llanero to interdisciplinary performance and education across Latin America and Europe. I am passionate about sharing music that connects communities through teaching, performance, and creative collaboration.

Maria Betania Hernández

I am a multilingual ethnomusicologist, composer, and performer whose work bridges Latin American and transatlantic musical expressions. My projects explore cross-cultural rhythms and collaborative practices, from research on Son Jarocho and Joropo Llanero to interdisciplinary performance and education across Latin America and Europe. I am passionate about sharing music that connects communities through teaching, performance, and creative collaboration.

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I am a multilingual ethnomusicologist, composer, and performer whose work bridges Latin American and transatlantic musical expressions. My projects explore cross-cultural rhythms and collaborative practices, from research on Son Jarocho and Joropo Llanero to interdisciplinary performance and education across Latin America and Europe. I am passionate about sharing music that connects communities through teaching, performance, and creative collaboration.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer, Music History & Harmony I at UNEARTE
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Lecturer in Music History and Harmony I.
Violin Instructor at El Sistema
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Violin instructor.
Session Musician & Editor at Fiverr
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Provided session musician work and editing for various clients.
Session Musician at Venezuela Musical
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Contributor to a music project for Venezuela Musical.
Principal Second Violin at Aramac Ensemble
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Principal Second Violin; participated in international tours (Germany 2009, Cuba 2010).

Education

Master’s in Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies at Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA)
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition at National Experimental University of the Arts (UNEARTE)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Specialization in Orchestral Conducting at Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Specialization in Contemporary Art at Metropolitan University (UNIMET)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

OneBeat Music Residency
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
OAS-GCUB PAEC Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Aldir Blanc Cultural Trajectory Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
2nd Place, Solo Jazz Competition (Jazz Meeting X)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Leading Ladies Award (Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization