Classical pianist Daniela Santos's power outage-interrupted debut concert in Ponce, Puerto Rico, continued with alternative instruments and cellphone light.

Classical pianist Daniela Santos's debut concert in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was interrupted by a power outage, part of her six-year project highlighting overlooked women composers. Despite this challenge, she and her ensemble continued performing using alternative instruments, while audience members lit the stage with cellphones. Santos remains dedicated to Puerto Rican culture and art, with her next concert honoring pioneering composer Ana Otero. Frequent outages have prompted many artists to leave the island.

September 16, 2024
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