Ariel “DJ Asho” Fernandez-Diaz is a Cuban cultural ambassador who has held notable performing and curatorial residencies at institutions such as the Bronx Museum of the Arts and at numerous hip clubs up and down the Eastern seaboard and New York City. A dream came true when he was invited to offer his DJ distinctive repertoire at a very special Central Park Summer Stage event a few years back. Known from Miami to Oakland, in the DC area, he was the catalyst behind AfroCuba! which brought a rich mix of fans together on a weekly basis. In Cuba, he was among a generation of Black youth who identified with Hip Hop as a form of musical resistance. Previously, he's worked as an engineer, producer, DJ, and author/columnist having established a leading magazine for youth and young adults focused on Black culture and identity. While he still considers himself a “Hip Hop head,” he’s deeply knowledgeable about the diverse music from his island nation. No musical set from DJ Asho is ever quite the same. Though, he does consistently combines amazing selections ranging from obscure and historical Yoruba tracks to the greatest hits from Cuban Timba and Son with nods to Fela and Boricua heavy weights such as Hector La Voe and the Fania era. A musical ride with DJ Asho is pure alchemy; just the right dose of heady musicology and straight up fun to feed the mind and heal the soul.
Liethis Hechevarria
Originally from Santiago de Cuba, Liethis Hechavarria, Dancer, Teacher, & choreographer. Original cast member “First dancer” from Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble in NYC. For 12 years she has the opportunity to represent the company in different scenery National and International Festival, Her creativity has a great exposure as a choreographer.
Liethis Hechevarria
Originally from Santiago de Cuba, Liethis Hechavarria, Dancer, Teacher, & choreographer. Original cast member “First dancer” from Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble in NYC. For 12 years she has the opportunity to represent the company in different scenery National and International Festival, Her creativity has a great exposure as a choreographer.