LA EMI FLAMENCO

Experience the passion and beauty of live Flamenco with La Emi and special guest performers.

Inn and Spa at Loretto Presents La Emi Performances

Inn and Spa at Loretto proudly presents performances December 26th through December 31st. Located in Santa Fe at 211 Old Santa Fe Trail.

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La Emi

La Emi started studying Flamenco with the María Benítez Institute for Spanish Arts (ISA) when she was four years old, her passion for the art of Flamenco continued to grow and she went on to study intensively in Spain with Gala Vivancos, Carmela Greco, La Popi and many others. Launched in 2014, this dynamic company is comprised of an ensemble of local and international artists, dancers, and musicians. La Emi began her professional career with Heritage Hotels & Resorts in partnership with the National Institute of Flamenco in the summer of 2018 and founded her non-profit EmiArteFlamenco Academy in 2019, where she continues to teach and is the Executive Director.

Vicente Griego "El Cartucho"

From Dixon/Embudo, NM, Vicente has devoted his life to the study of Cante Flamenco. In 1999, he toured internationally with José Greco II and mentored by Alfonso Gabarri, “El Veneno”. Griego is a pupil of guitarist (José Valle, Chuscales) and singer, José Fernández. Griego performs with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, and EmiArteFlamenco. He is lead singer in the rumba Flamenca band, ReVóZo. Griego is a faculty member in the department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Mexico.

AISLIN GARCIA ROBERTSON

Aislin Garcia Robertson was 8 years old when she started studying Flamenco at the María Benítez Institute for Spanish Arts. There she met Emi, who was her teacher for many years. Later Aislin followed Emi to EmiArteFlamenco Academy. In December 2023, after a long journey, Aislin was invited to dance as a core member of EmiArteFlamenco. Aislin also works with the performing group; Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe and has taught at EmiArteFlamenco Academy for almost three years. She is committed to sharing this gift with her community and the next generation of artists.

GABRIEL LAUTARO OSUNA

Gabriel Lautaro Osuna, was born in northern New Mexico and began playing guitar and singing in church at a young age. Osuna has performed extensively in theaters and in tablaos, including a season at the gypsy caves in Granada. He participates regularly in the “Festival Flamenco Internacionál” in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gabriel is featured on Dezeo, a Ladino album by Consuelo Luz. He has played at the “World Expo” in Hannover, Germany, and at the “Saint-Florent-le. Vieil Les Orientales” Festival in France, as well as at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. He plays guitar in “ReVóZo” with Vicente Griego and accompanies “EmiArteFlamenco” dance company based in Santa Fe. Most

MISAEL BARRAZA-DÍAZ

Misael Barraza-Díaz began playing Flamenco guitar as a self-taught musician at an early age. His hunger and devotion towards the Andalucian artform led him to study in Spain several times. In 2010, Misael was awarded first prize at the Concurso Nacional de Flamenco in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the prestigious Festivalde Flamenco. Since then, the artist has developed a career both as a soloist and as an accompanist. Misael is currently involved in the recording and production of multiple albums, but is extremely pleased to be able to present his latest CD “El Camino Forjado” (2023).

MUNI KULASINGHE

Muni Kulasinghe is one of New Mexico’s most sought after violin players, be it for studio or live work. His projects include Le Chat Lunatique, a multi-award winning, 20 year running Gypsy Swing band, Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo Mexico, and now ReVóZo, Rumba Flamenca. His recordings have won multiple New Mexico music awards. A passionate educator, Muni works for the Young Musician Initiative (a NM Philharmonic affiliate), teaches violin privately and coaches for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. He also runs the Noon Concert Series for the Arts-in-Medicine program at the University of New Mexico.

JANIRA CORDOVA

Janira started dancing at the age of five with Baile Español, a Folklórico group in Santa Fe. Soon thereafter, she discovered Flamenco and began studying under María Benítez at the Institute for Spanish Arts. As she continued to perform and cultivate her passion for Flamenco, Janira had the privilege to further her dance and study under well-known Flamenco artists, such as Gala Vivancos, Adela Clara, Juan Siddi, Jose Junco, Antonio Granjero, Ileana Gomez and many others. Janira has taught at EmiArteFlamenco Academy and continues to cultivate her passion and study Flamenco.

EDDIE GARCIA

Santa Fe native Eddie Garcia received his first drum kit at around the age of 3 and has had a passion for music ever since. At first a self-taught drummer, it was his love of music that built the foundation of his playing. His versatility and strong work ethic are what have gained him several opportunities in the music industry. Over the years, his experiences range from touring the Globe and working as a session drummer. Artists include Bill Champlin, Pointer Sisters, David Cassidy, Lou Rawls and the list is infinite.