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Carlos Vives and Ricardo Silva Romero in conversation

The art of writing songs

Cartagena 2025, 
A singer who composes and a music-loving writer talk about the art of creating songs. The tune gives life to the words, and the words give meaning to the music. The participants at this event explore the magic of these complementary forms. With Carlos Vives (Colombia), one of our greatest musicians, and Ricardo Silva Romero (Colombia), a prize-winning fiction writer and journalist.
Carlos Vives and Ricardo Silva Romero in conversation