Melissa Barrera Records 'Wings' for Frida Musical
Actress Melissa Barrera recorded the track from Jaime Lozano and Neena Beber's developing musical Frida, backed by an all-female orchestra.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Latin
Melissa Barrera recorded 'Wings' from the developing musical Frida, written by Jaime Lozano and Neena Beber, at Power Station at Berklee NYC. The track, produced by Jaime Lozano, was recorded for his album Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2.
Why it matters
The recording offers an early public look at the score of a musical still in development. Lozano and Beber's planned concept album of the score would give audiences a broader view of the work beyond a staged production.
The recording was made for Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2, released in 2023 via Concord Theatricals Recordings, and a Frida concert is scheduled for February 7, 2027 at Joe's Pub. The source does not give a release date for the concept album or the 'Wings' track.
The players
Melissa Barrera
Melissa Barrera is an actress who has appeared in film and television and performed the track 'Wings' for the Frida musical.
Jaime Lozano
Jaime Lozano is a composer and producer who co-created the Frida musical with Neena Beber and produced the recording.
Neena Beber
Neena Beber is a playwright and librettist who co-created the Frida musical with Jaime Lozano.
The details
Barrera performed 'Wings' accompanied by an orchestra made up entirely of women, with musical supervision by Yahir Montes and arrangements by Lozano and Pavel Cal. The video was filmed and edited by Julian Alvarez.
Timeline
2023: Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2 released via Concord Theatricals Recordings
February 7, 2027: Frida concert at Joe's Pub
Big Picture
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in New York is a recognized venue for previewing new musical work, and the planned Frida concert there places the project in that development tradition before any full staging.
Listeners can watch the 'Wings' video and follow future Frida releases, but the source does not state when the concept album will be available. Tickets for the February 7, 2027 concert at Joe's Pub are available through the venue's listing.
The takeaway
Early recordings from developing musicals let audiences hear new work before the full show is staged. Following the artists' releases is the best way to track when the Frida score becomes available.
What happens next
A Frida concert at Joe's Pub is scheduled for February 7, 2027.
Further reading
For more on Latin music from the region, see the Latin music section.
More information
Tickets for the Frida concert are listed on the Joe's Pub official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
