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title: "ISA’s Soundtrack for Starting Over: Finding Home in ‘A Falta De’"
description: Dominican singer‑producer ISA channels homesickness into ‘A Falta De’ – a track blending bachata‑merengue to explore diaspora identity and healing in Miami.
author: Dr Marina Nani (Editor-in-Chief)
date: 2025-08-18T08:33:22.000Z
updated: 2026-02-26T22:05:31.660Z
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There’s something achingly familiar about hearing a song that captures exactly how it feels to miss home while building something new somewhere else. ISA’s latest single ‘A Falta De’ does precisely that – wrapping the universal experience of longing in melodies that speak to anyone who’s ever had to start over in an unfamiliar place.

For the Dominican singer-songwriter and producer, now based in Miami after graduating from Berklee College of Music, this deeply personal track came from her own journey of navigating life between worlds.

‘**When you leave home, you carry it everywhere with you, like a badge, in the way you speak, in the music you sing, in the dreams you pursue.”**‘

## The Voice Behind the Song

ISA, also known as Isa Meredith, has been building her musical identity since childhood, when she won first place on [Sábado Gigante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A1bado_Gigante) as a young girl growing up in Santo Domingo. Her path from that early television appearance to becoming a Berklee-trained artist reflects the determined journey that fuels her songwriting. Following previous singles ‘Chichí’ and ‘Pedazo D Cielo’, this latest release continues her exploration of what it means to carry your origins with you while forging ahead.

The momentum has been building steadily since her sold-out debut at Teatro Chao in Santo Domingo earlier this year. For ISA, releasing these songs feels like ‘tener una conversación íntima con el mundo’ – an intimate conversation with the world that speaks particularly deeply to listeners who understand the push and pull of migration and memory.

## Music That Heals

ISA’s music taps into something larger – the way [diaspora communities use music](https://artsandculture.google.com/story/kwWx0Ggno8kmcg) to maintain connections to home while building new lives elsewhere. Like other artists who [use music to champion healing](https://richwoman.co/article/pull-me-to-the-light-a-woman-giving-back-and-supporting-fellow-musicians) and support others, ISA channels her experience as a student migrant pursuing her musical dreams into songs that explore the tension between displacement and belonging.

Her approach joins a conversation that includes artists like Los Tigres Del Norte, who have long addressed immigration experiences in their music, and contemporary voices like Francisca Sosa López, who blend traditional Colombian sounds with electronic elements. ISA adds her own voice to this mix, drawing from Dominican musical traditions while creating something that crosses language barriers. The intimacy in her approach – describing her music as a ‘curita para el corazón’ – echoes how other musicians are [finding power and healing through sound](https://richwoman.co/article/healing-beats-find-new-powers-and-confidence-with-br3anna-thomas-focus).

## Rooted in Heritage

Her sound draws from [Dominican rhythms like bachata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachata_(music)) and merengue, genres that have evolved significantly from their traditional roots. Contemporary Latin pop has embraced these elements, with artists like Romeo Santos and Juan Luis Guerra leading the way in bringing Dominican sounds to international audiences.

ISA’s approach fits within this broader movement where [urban and pop artists incorporate bachata rhythms](https://www.billboard.com/lists/latin-urban-artists-bachata-music/) into their music, creating hybrid sounds that speak to both heritage and adaptation. Her melodies cross cultural boundaries while staying rooted in the musical traditions that shaped her early years in the Dominican Republic.

### Miami’s Musical Scene

Based in Miami, ISA is positioned at the heart of what many consider the [Latin music capital of the United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Miami). The city’s diverse Caribbean and Central American communities have created a vibrant musical space where genres like salsa, bachata, merengue and reggaeton thrive. Much like how [multicultural artists find creative homes](https://richwoman.co/article/larudche-s-anthem-for-self-confidence-finds-a-home-in-dubai-s-creative-scene) in diverse cities, ISA has found her place in this environment that provides the perfect backdrop for an artist whose work reflects the complex reality of maintaining cultural identity while adapting to new surroundings.

[Caribbean and Latin music in diaspora communities](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_caribbean_music_is_good_for_you) serves as more than entertainment – it’s a powerful means of social connection and cultural preservation.

## A Song for Anyone Starting Over

What makes ISA’s work compelling is how it connects to broader experiences of migration and memory. Her songs speak to the stories of [countless people who’ve had to rebuild their lives](https://richwoman.co/article/lyrical-honesty-songs-for-real-life-s-challenges-rise-and-the-power-of-vulnerable-pop) away from home, whether as students, professionals or families seeking new opportunities.

The healing she offers acknowledges that moving past homesickness isn’t about forgetting where you come from, but about [finding ways to carry that love with you](https://richwoman.co/article/happenstance-hip-hop-visual-storytelling-for-survival-self-worth-and-living-with-purpose) as you build something new. It’s a sentiment that resonates particularly strongly in communities where [diaspora artists explore themes](https://magazine.artland.com/caribbean-art-diaspora-identity/) of migration and cultural mixing, much like how other artists [find profound meaning in everyday moments](https://richwoman.co/article/love-in-the-details-how-artist-kelly-santos-transforms-everyday-moments-into-profound-art) of displacement and connection.

## Finding Her Audience

‘A Falta De’ is available on all streaming platforms, and fans can follow ISA’s journey through her social media @isameredith. Her music offers something valuable – not just catchy melodies, but recognition of the emotional complexity that comes with building a life between cultures.

The song’s title, which translates roughly to ‘In the Absence Of’, speaks to what happens when we’re away from the familiar – how we fill those spaces with memory, hope and the music that helps us process what it means to move forward while holding onto where we came from. It’s a soundtrack for anyone who’s ever had to redefine home while staying true to their roots, delivered through ISA’s authentic voice and musical vision.

A perfect soundtrack for moments of release and personal growth can take many forms, but it’s through music that we often access our deepest feelings. For another perspective on healing and letting go, don’t miss Lauren Black’s “Faded” – [a soundtrack giving you permission to let go gracefully](https://richwoman.co/article/emotional-honesty-and-tenderness-a-soundtrack-giving-you-permission-to-let-go-gracefully).