Lynn Mendoza-Khan

Yesterday, I joined artists and advocates from across Oregon for a gathering hosted by the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) — a conversation centered on one essential truth: the arts are not a luxury, they are a lifeline.

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I left Portland Playhouse in tears—completely undone. Paradise Blue, written by the brilliant Dominique Morisseau, is more than a play; it’s an exorcism wrapped in jazz, grief, and longing. Set in 1949 Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood, this story of…

The first rehearsals of a new season are always a little bit like the first day of school—nervous energy, fresh notebooks (or in this case, choir binders), and the giddy anticipation of what’s ahead. This year, the Latinx Choral Project…

The Great Fall Scramble

There’s something uniquely awkward about leaving summer behind. One day you’re savoring the last rays of sun with a cold drink in hand, and the next you’re in full-blown “September scramble mode.” School schedules are flying…

Paletas, Café de Olla, and the Art of Connection
By Lynn Mendoza-Khan

This morning in Woodburn began the way all magical days should: with the scent of café de olla drifting thro
ugh the air and the promise of paletas…

From Guadalajara with Love and Song
By Lynn Mendoza-Khan, Founder & Artistic Director – Latinx Choral Project

Guadalajara greeted me like an old song—familiar yet full of new harmonies. As Artistic and Executive Director of the Latinx Choral Project, I…

Desde Guadalajara, con amor y canto
Por Lynn Mendoza-Khan, Fundadora y Directora Artística – Latinx Choral Project

Guadalajara me recibió como una vieja canción—familiar, pero llena de nuevas armonías. Como Directora Artística y Ejecutiva del Latinx Choral Project, llegué…

Verses in the Morning, Thunder at Night: A Day in Guanajuato

This morning began in quiet harmony, the kind that needs no words. Sol and I sat with a Jarana, Cajon, a fresh page, and the slow, warm breath of…

Morning in Guanajuato: Tea, Song, and Soul Connection

This morning unfolded like a painting in motion—its edges softened by steam rising from coffee cups and voices warmed by friendship. We began in the heart of Guanajuato, tucked inside an old…

Blog Title: Sunlight, Song, and Stars: Day One at Resplandor Summer Camp

This morning began not with a bell, but with a song. Our host, Sol, greeted us not just with words, but with a voice that poured out tenderness…

Guanajuato: A Song for the Soul
By a Musician on the Road

There are places in the world that don't just greet you—they embrace you. Guanajuato is one of those places. It is not merely visited; it is lived in…

We Sang So the World Would Hear Us

On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, something extraordinary happened at Portland’s Community Music Center. Every seat was filled. Every voice was lifted. Every heart cracked open and glowing. A sold-out crowd of 140…