The
Ethnic Dance and Theatre Company (A Cia. Etnica de Dança e Teatro)
was created in October 1994 by Carmen Luz and Zenaide Djadillê both
former dancers, choreographers, theater directors and actresses. Since 1997,
they have developed a social project that fulfills the cultural and artistic
needs for the people in the communities in Morro de Andaraí and nearby
northern areas of Rio de Janeiro. There are two fundamental bases they pursue:
First, the research in contemporary dance language that includes visual arts,
video, digital cinema, theatrical experimentation, anthropology and philosophy.
Second, the incentive to form new public works, creating artistic and financial
developments for the children and teenagers that participates in the program.
The inspirations for their creative, technical and ethic work comes from the
urban day by day customs and it’s political implications, cultural history,
the legacies from the popular and erudite afro-Brazilian, South American Indian,
Oriental and European cultures and their identification, and mix of different
traditions.
Agape
is an explosive new sound fit and reflective of the new millennium, arriving
via Miami Beach with the strength of full vocal songs that are at the same
time meaningful and soulful. Front woman of the group singer/songwriter Nadia
Harris brings forth a beautiful voice drenched with the soul and rich heritage
of her up bringing in the hills of Kingston , Jamaica , while producer Erick
Paredes creates the music that defies frontiers and categories, taking message
and vibration to new and diverse demographics. Record to be released fall
of 2006.
Erick
Paredes ahighly specialized Producer / Dj that has created an impressive track
record. His productions and performances have taken his talents to some of
the most prestigious and biggest events on the planet. Locally he performs
as a Dj or with his band Agape along side some of the most acclaimed acts
and events to hit Miami such as Federico Aubele (Thievery Corporation), Brazilian
Girls, Ultra 05 and internationally at events such as Detroit's prestigious
“Movement” Electronic Music Festival and at the Caras Magazine
New Years Eve celebration in Rio De Janeiro 05 which is considered to be one
of the largest and best parties on the planet. He has opened up for some of
the top international Brazilian acts such as Seu George and Daniela Mercury
at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando in November 05 and headlined the Caras Magazine
midnight set New Years celebrations and Yemanja Music Festival in Rio De Janeiro
06.
