OUR VISION
Feeding Souls envisions a future where live music enriches every school lunch across the nation every Friday. From elementary schools to middle and high schools in every city and town, our goal is to make musical experiences a universal part of students' lives, fostering joy and community through the power of music.
WHO WE SERVE
Feeding Souls collaborates with a growing network of schools in the Austin area, creating spaces for musicians to perform for students. We currently partner with Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI), Ridgetop Elementary School, Dorothy Linder Elementary School, Ortega Elementary School, Norman Sims Elementary School, Wooten Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School, St. Elmo Elementary School, Hill Elementary School, Mills Elementary School, and Reilly Elementary School. These partnerships allow us to deliver live music that enriches the educational experiences of children. We are always looking to expand our reach and welcome new schools to join us in bringing the joy of music to more students.
WIN/WIN IMPACT
Supporting Local Artists: By partnering with Feeding Souls, local musicians gain valuable opportunities to showcase their talents and reach new audiences. This collaboration not only helps sustain the local music community but also fosters artistic growth and development.
Enriching Community Experiences: Feeding Souls brings live performances to underserved populations, making the arts more accessible and providing enriching experiences that might otherwise be unavailable. This initiative not only enhances the cultural landscape of schools but also promotes inclusivity and emotional well-being through the universal language of music.
MEET THE FOUNDER:
JAIME OSPINA
Jaime Ospina is a Colombian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher living and working in Austin, TX. He began his musical career as a bass player in his native Bogotá and has performed at Festivals like AUSTIN CITY LIMITS & SXSW in Austin and ROCK AL PARQUE in Bogotá and extensively in the venue circuit in both cities. As an instrumentalist, Jaime has worked with artists and groups such as Adrian Quesada of BLACK PUMAS, Carrie Rodriguez, GRUPO FANTASMA, BROWNOUT, and more. He is currently the lead singer, frontman, songwriter, and flute player with SUPERFONICOS, the main gaitero for WACHE, founder of the local non-profit organization FEEDING SOULS, and teacher at The Recording Conservatory of Austin.
Jaime studied music formally in La Habana Cuba and has a degree in Music Education. His background in traditional music from the Colombian Caribbean Coast gives a unique edge to his compositions and recordings. His sound is full of groovy rhythms and profound melodies and draws elements from his time traveling and learning from the countryside music maestros in the small towns of Colombia.