For the first time, Sony Music Group brought its Beyond the Instrument initiative to Panama, hosting an event at high school Instituto Rubiano in San Miguelito. The event—held in partnership with Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Boza and the Latin GRAMMY In the Schools initiative—featured live student performances, a Q&A session moderated, and a donation of new music equipment to strengthen the school’s music program and expand creative opportunities for its 4,000 students.
“Music was the tool that helped me believe in myself and change the course of my life,” said Boza, who is of Panamanian descent. “Sharing that experience with students and showing them that their talent, voice and culture have value is something very special. I hope this program motivates them to trust their creativity and understand that there is room for them in the industry.”
“Learning goes beyond the classroom, because at Instituto Rubiano, talent and discipline grow together,” said Elizabeth Gil de Solís, Director of Instituto Rubiano. “Thank you to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and Sony Music Central America and the Caribbean for bringing this educational opportunity to our school.”
“We’re thrilled to bring Beyond the Instrument to Panama and to support Instituto Rubiano’s commitment to empowering young creators,” said Towalame Austin, Executive Vice President of Philanthropy, Social Impact and Environment at Sony Music Group. “Together with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and Boza, we’re proud to help equip these students with the tools and inspiration to pursue their musical dreams.”
Since 2021, the Beyond the Instrument program grant has worked to accelerate equity and expand access to cutting‑edge music technology education for students in high‑need schools within historically excluded communities—and it continues to build on that mission with an eye toward even greater impact. The program has been active in California, Tennessee, Florida, London, Toronto, and now Panama. Artists and songwriters who have served as mentors include Cat Burns, Noah Cyrus, Sigala, DIXSON, Theron Thomas, Schak, Aqyila, and Gloria Estefan, helping to inspire and guide the next generation of talent.
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