Micaela Tobin, a renowned soprano, sound artist, and educator, is based in Los Angeles, California, where she has established herself as a specialist in experimental voice and contemporary opera.
As a sound artist with a rich background in opera, Micaela has developed a unique approach that seamlessly integrates voice and electronics, effortlessly navigating the realms of noise and drone music. Her innovative work is characterized by the incorporation of ritualized gesture and amplified object-symbolism, which serves as a powerful tool for exploring her complex diasporic identity as a first-generation Filipina-American.
Micaela's vocal practice is deeply rooted in the concept of building connections between the physical voice and the inner voice, with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to tap into their inner selves. Furthermore, her work challenges the dominant narratives and systems of colonialism, seeking to disrupt and dismantle the oppressive structures that have shaped the world.