Brenda Hopkins Miranda is a Puerto Rican musician born in San Juan to an American father and Puerto Rican mother. She began playing piano at age five and is inspired by world music genres like Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish music. Hopkins Miranda has degrees in classical piano, contemporary improvisation, and musicology. She has performed extensively both as a solo artist and with other Latin musicians. Hopkins Miranda strives to create cultural bridges through her adventurous blending of musical styles.