Greetings friends of the vibes community, especially the judges @verbal-d, @lourdbotterfly and @silentscreamer. We are in week 33 of the vibes contest and I want to take advantage of the "Your second language" theme to tell you a little bit about how important and beneficial it is for a musician to master several languages.

Having a basic knowledge of more than one language can be very useful for a singer, and although it is not strictly necessary for success, it can be very advantageous. But how can this skill benefit an artist? Let's talk a bit about these benefits:

• By singing in several languages, people from different places and regions may identify with the music and become new fans, which opens the doors to a wider audience, achieving a wider reach and audience.

• This is also influenced by versatility and creativity, as each language has its own musicality and cultural richness, and this can inspire artists to create more original and diverse songs, experimenting with different musical styles, rhymes, rhythms and melody.

• Developing this skill also influences the performance of a song. Knowing the deeper meaning of the lyrics of each song in other languages allows the singer to perform better and convey the feeling in each performance in a natural and convincing way, which provides a greater connection with the audience.

• It is also important to mention how speaking several languages facilitates collaboration between a wide variety of musicians, songwriters and producers from different countries, which can create new opportunities for each independent artist. This also gives you a competitive advantage on a global level, as it allows you to differentiate yourself from other artists and access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

Some important points when learning a new language are the following:

• Practicing pronunciation and having good fluency in speaking, as this is fundamental to singing correctly in any language, it is not enough just to know what it means. Grammatical errors can affect the quality of the performance and therefore distract the audience.

• Take into account the cultural particularities of each language and adapt the music and style to the preferences of the local audience, as each culture is unique.

• Authenticity is highly valued by audiences, so it is important that the singer feels comfortable and confident singing in different languages. It is not about simply singing the lyrics, but about conveying the emotions and meaning of the song in a genuine way.

After analysing each point of those present, he urged every Vibes artist to explore other languages and cultures, and in this way, share a new innovation every week.