The Harmonic Prelude: Lourdes Duque Baron’s Journey to Grammy Nomination

Christel Payseng
4 min readOct 24, 2023

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In the hushed corridors of the music industry, where dreams harmonize with reality, there exists a coveted realm known as the Grammy nomination process. It is a sanctuary, a threshold that only the most gifted and dedicated musicians dare to cross. This is the story of one such musician, whose melodies danced on the precipice of greatness.

Meet Lourdes Duque Baron, a virtuoso whose voice spoke a language that resonated with souls. Her music was a fusion of time and emotion, an alchemical blend of passion and skill.

As whispers of her talent spread like wildfire, the first inklings of Grammy recognition began to stir. It was whispered in the ears of the initiated, a secret knowledge passed down through generations of artists. The first step in the Grammy nomination process was a mystical ritual known as “The Harmonic Prelude.”

The process begins with a reviewing session by more than 350 experts in various fields. These are held to ensure recordings meet specific qualifications and have been placed in appropriate fields like Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary, Instrumental, and Musical Theater as well as Latin, Global, Reggae, and New Age. Ambient as well as Or Chant.

The purpose of screenings is not to make artistic or technical judgments about the recordings but rather to make sure that each entry is eligible and placed in its proper category.

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Nominating

First-round ballots are sent to voting members in good dues standing. To help ensure the quality of the voting, members are directed to vote only in their areas of expertise; they may vote in up to ten categories across up to three genre Fields plus the six categories of the General Field (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best New Artist, Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical and Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical) Ballots are tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Deloitte.

It will be followed by a Special nomination committee round, the final voting, and the results.

Lourdes Duque Baron winning the Breakthrough Album of the Year 2014 LA Music Awards

In the heart of a recording studio, where time fades into the rhythm of creativity, Lourdes Duque Baron stood, fueled by a vitality that belied her years. At 76, an age where most would rest on laurels, she ignited a fire anew, driven by the promise of stem cell therapy and a dream to birth something extraordinary.

Countless hours melted into the embrace of the studio walls. Each note was a testament to a lifetime of experiences, an opus of wisdom woven into melodies. Lourdes, with unwavering determination, embarked on a musical journey that defied convention.

Stem cell therapy, a beacon of hope in the realm of rejuvenation, had bestowed upon Lourdes a vitality that seemed boundless. It was as if time had taken a step back, allowing her to dance through the corridors of creativity with the vigor of youth. The studio became her sanctuary, a sacred space where the synergy of technology and artistry birthed something truly magical.

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The process was arduous, demanding nothing short of perfection. Lourdes, with each passing day, unearthed new layers of her artistic soul. Her voice, weathered by the passage of time, resonated with a depth that only life’s trials and triumphs could bestow. Each lyric, each chord, was a testament to the power of passion that coursed through her veins.

The studio became a cocoon of transformation, where the fusion of experience and innovation gave birth to something entirely new. Lourdes’ music was a bridge between generations, a testament to the enduring power of creativity. With every session, she wove a tapestry of sound that spoke not only of her journey but of the potential that resides within us all.

As the days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, a masterpiece emerged. Lourdes had created something that transcended age, something that resonated with the hearts of all who heard it. Her music was a testament to the boundless possibilities that lie within us, waiting to be awakened by the spark of inspiration.

The world listens in awe as Lourdes’ compositions find their way into the hearts of listeners across continents. Her story became an anthem for those who dared to dream, a beacon of light for those who believed that age was no barrier to creation. She continues to prove that with the talents given by God and the power of modern science, one could rewrite the narrative of their own potential.

Lourdes Duque Baron, at 76, stood at the precipice of a new chapter in her musical journey. The recording studio, once a mere room, had become a temple where dreams were given voice.

Lourdes Duque Baron at 74 years of age — Power of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

As her music resonates through the world, it carries with it a simple yet profound message: that within each of us lies the potential to create, inspire, and leave an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience. Lourdes had shown us that age is but a number and that the true measure of a soul’s vibrancy lies in the pursuit of one’s passions, no matter how long the journey may be.

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Christel Payseng
Christel Payseng

Written by Christel Payseng

Antiquarian, someone who is simply enjoying her journey through life, Jesus Christ is King

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