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Updated 1/15/2025

Fabiola Méndez

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Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical and cultural movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as folk, jazz & Afro-Caribbean. Her musicality and original compositions take the listener on a journey through identities and culture, while celebrating and exploring the versatility of the cuatro puertorriqueño. 

Recognized for being the first student to graduate from Berklee College of Music with the cuatro as principal instrument (2018), Fabiola performs nationally and internationally, and works as a composer for children's animated TV show Alma's Way (PBS Kids). She has received numerous awards, including the Quincy Jones Award, WBUR's ARTery 25, the Brother Thomas Fellowship, Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship, ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award 2022, a Children's and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Media in 2023, and being selected as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards. 

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Fabiola Méndez
Job Title: Musician
Address:
Quincy, MA 02169

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2018

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2018

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Cultural Preservation
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Community Arts
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 75

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Nonprofits

Languages Available:

  • English
  • Spanish

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Awards

Awards:

  • Quincy Jones Award (2016)
  • Brother Thomas Fellowship (2021)
  • WBUR ARTery 25 (2021)
  • Whipporwill Arts Fellowship (2022)
  • ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award (2022)

Education

Education:

  • Bachelor of Music 2018 from Berklee College of Music

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • School / University
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Massachusetts Licensure in Music Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General (All Levels) - Initial License issued: 05/2018

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • School / University
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Massachusetts Licensure in Music Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General (All Levels) - Initial License issued: 05/2018

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Sound system availability

Fee Range:

$1,500 - $5,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

5