Spanish Language Choir
Sonidos Del Alma - Learn Spanish Through Song!
Directed by Colombian singer-songwriter Iaki Vallejo, Spanish language choir, Sonidos del Alma, is a welcoming community choir that brings together singers from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the rich musical traditions of Latin America.
The choir's repertoire includes songs such as “Todo Cambia” (Chile), “Cielito Lindo” (México), “Guantanamera” (Cuba), and “Bullerengue para un Ángel” (Colombia), showcasing the cultural diversity and musical traditions of Latin America. The repertoire also includes arrangements of Iaki’s original songs, performing regularly with The Boite and community events and festivals.
Under Iaki's direction, the choir has become known for its vibrant performances and inclusive spirit.
Sing together in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment as part of the exciting Spanish language choir Sonidos del Alma. No experience needed.
Enrolments for Sonidos Del Alma Term 4, 2026 is now open!
Sonidos Del Alma - Series 4, 2026
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Venue: St Brigid's Parish, 378 Nicholson Street (cnr York St), Fitzroy North
Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14, 21, 28 (8 weeks)
Hear from first term participants in the video above and sneak peek behind the scenes! Singing in a foreign language can significantly improve learning how to speak it.
Meet the Choir Director
About Iaki Vallejo
Iaki Vallejo is a Colombian-Australian singer, songwriter, choir director and multidisciplinary artist based in Melbourne. Deeply influenced by her Afro-Colombian and indigenous heritage, she blends traditional Latin American music with jazz, soul, Afro-beat, funk and world music to create performances that celebrate culture, connection and community.
Her music career has taken her across South America, Europe and Australia. Since moving to Melbourne, she has performed at venues and festivals including the Melbourne Recital Centre, Federation Square, Bird's Basement, Castlemaine Jazz Festival and Eltham Jazz Festival. In 2019, she was nominated for “Best Intercultural Act” at the Music Victoria Awards.
Alongside her performance career, Iaki is the Co-founder and musical director of “Sonidos del Alma Spanish Language Choir”, a welcoming community choir that brings together singers from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the rich musical traditions of Latin America. Under her direction, the choir has become known for its vibrant performances and inclusive spirit.
In recent years, Iaki has expanded her artistic practice into visual arts, creating installations, sculpture, textiles and video works that explore migration, memory, identity and belonging. Whether through music or visual art, her work seeks to build bridges between cultures and create meaningful experiences that connect people through storytelling.