gaby cotter
About
Panamanian singer, songwriter, educator, and author Gaby Cotter is known for her powerful sound and for the ability to tell stories one song at a time. With a soulful voice — sometimes mellow, sometimes raspy — she takes listeners on a journey where tender and strong melodies are perfectly balanced.
Her debut album Cantora (2024), created in collaboration with Cuban pianist Harold Charon and Panamanian flutist Melvin Lam, is a collection of songs that celebrate resilience and love. Based in Boston, she leads The Timba Messengers, a high-energy Latin Jazz/Salsa band that fuses improvisation with Afro-Caribbean grooves and the rich traditions of Latin American music.
She also serves as Voice instructor at Berklee College of Music and directs her private Gaby Cotter Voice Studio. In 2025, she released SING SMARTER: Unlock Your Vocal Growth in the Chaos of Life, a vocal practice journal designed to help singers balance daily habits with artistry.
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Books
PRACTICE JOURNALS
SING SMARTER is a series of books created to support you in tracking your practice routine and discovering how your daily habits influence your voice.
By tuning into elements like your mood, energy levels, hydration, sleep, movement, and those super important mental and physical breaks, you will uncover valuable insights about your vocal health. Noticing these patterns will help you connect with your instrument in exciting new ways and nurture your growth as a singer.
Doesn’t matter if you are a student, a professional musician, or a regular person who loves to sing; I also know how complicated life can be. These journals are here to support your journey, helping you stay committed, mindful, and inspired every step of the way... even in the chaos of life.
BOOK OF POEMS
A restless soul is one that never tires of questioning, searching, and discovering.
A restless soul flirts with life and death, joy and sorrow. But above all, a restless soul
never stops.
This collection of poems contains fragments of life, of loves and heartbreaks. Of doubts and unanswered questions.
It is a window into the intimacy of the mind and heart.
About CANTORA
Cantora is a deeply personal and emotional musical journey by Panamanian singer Gaby Cotter, created in collaboration with renowned Cuban pianist Harold Charon. Recorded in a single day to preserve the raw emotion and authenticity of each performance, the album offers an intimate experience that connects Cotter's personal stories with her listeners.
Featuring a minimalist and expressive blend of voice and piano, Cantora is further enriched by a special guest appearance from celebrated Panamanian flutist Melvin Lam, whose contributions add a lyrical, soulful dimension to the project. Together, they craft a powerful celebration of identity, storytelling, and the beauty of Latin American music.
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