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Artist
Emilio barreto
10+ albums
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about
Emilio Barreto began his apprenticeship with Mr. Anthony "Olukushe" Wiles who headed theInternational African American Ballet. As an accomplished vocalist and initiated priest he has officiated at hundreds of ceremonies for many respected elders of Santeria. His Santisimo dance troupe has received performance commissions from such prestigious venues as Lincoln Center, The American Museum of Natural History, The World Music Institute and was recently invited to perform at the United Nations millennium peace summit. He collaborated with Paul Simon in the Broadway musical "The Capeman" and participated in a film project called "African Voices" produced by the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Barreto is founder and President of the Luz productions Company which in addition to musical productions also develops curriculums that educate people about African Diaspora. Presently, he is completing another one of his projects that will include the secular music of Cuba. This new release is eagerly anticipated in the spring of 2001. Lecture Demonstrations. The art of Santeria religious practice in music and dance lecture is intented to serve as an introduction to the religious practices and musical traditions of Santeria as derived from Africa and practiced in Cuba. Emilio Barreto explains "What is Santeria"?, "How did this religion of the Yoruba people become fused with that of the catholic saints"?, and "How does Santeria make use of it's musical traditions to create a powerful link with
