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LA EMI FLAMENCO
La Emi Herencia Flamenca (Flamenco Heritage)
EmiArte Flamenco Presents: Amor, Quejío y Vuelo (Love, Lament, Flight). An emotional journey told through the universal language of feeling, this performance uses the raw passion of song, dance, and guitar to follow a woman’s profound transformation: falling deeply in love, enduring the shattering grief of heartbreak, and ultimately discovering her own fierce inner strength. Tickets are now available for the 2026 season. Learn more below.
2026 PERFORMANCES
Eldorado Hotel & Spa In Santa Fe
Presents performances December 26th through December 31st.
Tickets Available
Inn and Spa at Loretto In Santa Fe
Presents performances Thu-Sat with a matinee on Sundays. July 30th-October 4th.
Tickets AvailableMEET THE PERFORMERS
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.
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.
DANIEL AZCARATE
Daniel Azcarate is one of America’s premier emerging Flamenco singers. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He has worked as a Flamenco singer in Spain, the United States, Canada, and throughout Japan. Azcarate studied Cante in Sevilla at the famed Flamenco school Fundacíon de Cristina Heeren. He has toured with groups such as: Kansas City’s Flamenco Mio, Canada’s Fin de Fiesta, and Japan’s Alma Flamenca. Azcarate recently moved back to the United States and is excited about pursuing his career as a Flamenco singer.
JOSÉ JUNCO
José Junco was born in Madrid, Spain, and began his dance training at The age of 15 at escuela Esther Escudero. His first work was with Paco Romero touring throughout Europe and Raphael Aguilar, Carmen Cortés, Tomás de Madrid, José Granero touring throughout Africa, and the Far East. He performed at the prestigious tablao Café de Chinitas in Madrid. He also performed in the production of Maja de Goya directed by Vicente Escrivá.In the U.S. he has danced with the company of María Benítez at the Joyce Theater in 2000
AISLIN ROBERTSON
Aislin Garcia Robertson was 8 years old when she started studying Flamenco at the Maria Benitez Institute for Spanish Arts. There she met Emi, who was her teacher for many years. Later Aislin followed Emi to her own studio, (EmiArteFlamenco Academy). At age 16, Aislin was offered the privilege to apprentice in La Emi’s professional company. There, she realized the deep love she had for this art form. After a long journey, Aislin was invited to dance as a core member of EmiArteFlamenco in December 2023. She performs regularly throughout northern 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.
OLIVIA ROJAS
Olivia is the Director of Flamenco Por La Vida and is a traveling flamenco singer artist. She began her professional career singing choral and Mexican rancheras. In 2004, Olivia began singing flamenco cante and has toured throughout the United States with Calo Flamenco: Ballet de Martin Gaxiola and Chris Burton Jacomé Flamenco Ensemble. She has had the honor of performing at the prestigious Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque during the Alb. Flamenco Festivals and with EmiArteFlamenco in Santa Fe, NM.
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 extremely pleased to be able to present his latest CD “El Camino Forjado” (2023).