09-05-2025
Filipino composer Susie Ibarra gets Pulitzer Prize for Music
This latest win further extends Ibarra's distinguished track record across music, education and environmental activism. As the founder of Susie Ibarra Studio and Habitat Sounds, she operates at the crossroads of acoustic innovation, ecological responsibility and equity.
Her works span documenting traditional soundscapes from Indigenous communities, spotlighting the impacts of melting glaciers, and backing educational initiatives such as Joudour Sahara in Morocco.
Born and raised in Houston to Filipino parents, Ibarra's musical journey blends Western classical training with the rich traditions of Philippine kulintang. Her career encompasses a diverse range of genres, including avant-garde jazz, opera, electronic music and theatre. Among her many honours are fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program, and United States Artists.
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