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Amaryllis Santiago

Imagine a tropical island breeze, a hot sun, and the sounds of Latin, Soul, Jazz, and Dance musical fusions...that's "Amaryllis aka The Latin Phoenix!"

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Amaryllis aka The Latin Phoenix ®™ is best known in the Latin community for her passion and performance in the Latin Fusion, R&B, and Salsa music genres. Amaryllis is called The Latin Phoenix®™ because she refuses to give up on her dream of sharing music, which is now being heard globally. Through the good and bad times, she always rises above adversity through prayer and her strong faith in God. The Latin Phoenix ®™ was active as an International GRAMMY & LARAS Artist Voting Member and Past Elect Governor for The Philadelphia Chapter Recording Academy. She continues to perform as a Solo Artist and with multiple ensembles, where you can hear her sing Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Salsa music. She has performed from small venues to main stage concerts and festivals. She is experienced in Sound, Technical and Engineering capabilities as it pertains to recording in or out of the studio setting with different applications. Since 1995 she has worked in the community & human services, music, art, education, food, and hospitality sectors, and since 1998 has had an “Active” Status 501(c)3 that creates, promotes, and holds fundraisers for the purpose of providing assistance to those in the community she resides in. (assistance with food, clothing, rent, educational scholarships, childcare, and utilities.) 2023-January - The Latin Phoenix Creperie relocation - TBA 2022-June-The Latin Phoenix Creperie, Dublin, GA - Dinner & Music Show 2022-February-The Latin Phoenix Creperie, Dublin, GA - Dinner & Music Show 2022-February-Theatre Dublin, Dublin, GA - “Everything Music Change Concert” 2021-December-Theatre Dublin, Dublin, GA - ”Gems of Hidden Talent” fundraiser for 2022 Music Concert Series 2021-July-The Latin Phoenix Creperie (Brick & Mortar Venue) Dublin, GA (Music, Art, Food, and Community) 2020-May-Music Single Release - “The Answer Is You” 2019-December-Music Single Release- “Meet Me On The Moon” 2018 & 2019 - Music and Studio collaborations with Wahid Gomez, Terry Tuck, and Nkenge Tuck 2017-August - “Sausalito Nights” featuring the late Nick Colionne, (Courtesy of Trippin’ N’ Rhythm Records.) He was a Billboard #1 Artist. The song was completed with collaborations with Isaiah Sharkey and John Christy, Owner of Studio 2424 in Chicago. Isaiah Sharkey, is a GRAMMY Award winning Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Producer. 2017 - July Invited Artist at ABC Studios, New York for Dr. Deepak Chopra, Kabir Seghal, and Paul Averignos’s Panel to introduce the latest endeavor: “Home-Where Everyone Is Welcome.” (http://home-everyone-welcome.com ) She was invited to speak about her Family and their journey on ‘emigrating to the United States’ from Puerto Rico. She is among many talented artists who performed on the National Best Seller – a 12 Song CD accompaniment to his book. She had the honor of joining Dr. Deepak Chopra on the song title, “Survivor,” which was inspired by 9/11 First Responder-NYFP William Jimeno. 2017 June Performed 1st Global Arts Music Festival-Arts in Bartlett, Illinois 2017 Elgin Community College - Commemoration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -Elgin, IL. 2017, 2016, 2015 Performed at Sabor a Café and many other venues in Chicago. 2015 EP Release “Voy A Conquistarte”-For Consideration in 58th GRAMMY season. 2015 GRAMMYs In My District – Meeting with Congressman Bill Foster IL11 and Group Leader Eddie Torres 2015 & 2014 Presenter and Co-Host: The Lehigh Valley Music Awards, at the SteelStacks® Campus in Bethlehem, PA. 2015 She was one of the Co-Hosts alongside of Rhona Bennet and Lexi Lewis at the 34th Annual Chicago Music Awards, held at the Historic Copernicus Theatre 2014 Nominated and Award Recipient in the Best Latin/Best Brazilian Music Category from GHP Radio Show www.ghpradio.com 2014 Committee Member with HACC-Central PA Community College Music Industry Advisory Board in (http://www.hacc.edu/) 2013 Panel Judge for The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) Talent Recognition Show 2013 “Honorary Chair” for the EUP 10th Anniversary Gala Estamos Unidos originated as a Latino community- based group in the Harrisburg area in 2002. It began as a group of volunteers who helped Hispanic children in three main areas: Cultural Heritage, Educational Advancement and Mentoring Programs. (http://www.estamosunidospa.org/) 2013 Syllirama Entertainment, LLC, Produced, Promoted, and she performed with The legendary Jose Feliciano 2013 World Tour at The Forum, Harrisburg, PA. 2013 Governor Corbett Proclamation for her contribution to the Music community in PA and Globally. 2013 - Dominican Republic Tour (Santiago & Santo Domingo) Promoting CD-”No Me Doy Por Vencida” and was submitted to The 14th Latin Grammy “For Consideration,” in 3 different categories. The single, “No Me Doy Por Vencida” reached #34 in The Tropical Latin Charts. (Allmusic.com/Mediabase) It was produced in collaboration with Erben Perez (Mark Anthony’s Bass Player for 20+ years), and Craig White who is a 30-year Grammy Engineer Producer and veteran of all phases of the entertainment industry. (He was the Senior Engineer at Gamble & Huff-Philadelphia International Records, is engineering credits include projects with Celine Dion, Kool and the Gang, Gerald Levert, Wendy O. Williams, and most of the Philadelphia International Records roster; Phyllis Hyman, Dexter Wansel, The O’Jays, and Lou Rawls.) 2012 CD Release “No Me Doy Por Vencida,” peaked at #34 in The Tropical Latin Charts. (Allmusic.com) 2010 “Me Gusta Tu Baile” Patti LaBelle Cover received Limelight Cover Song of The Year http://limelighttest.wordpress.com/page/2/) 2010 Self Published Author “Poetry From Within” 2010 - Cannes, France - MIDEM MUSIC Conference 2010 - The “Sabor Latino” album was produced in collaboration with Aaron “El Kosherican” Levinson, Grammy Winner for Salsa Album of the Year 2005. Edy Martinez, also a Grammy nominee, arranged and played piano on her song. (As musical director he’s accompanied icons Ray Barreto, Gato Barbieri, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaría and Dizzy Gillespie. As a pianist, he has played with many legends of the salsa and Latin jazz world including Rubén Blades, Jerry Gonzalez, Celia Cruz, Alfredito de la Fé, Paquito de Rivera and others.) 2009 - Officially Syllirama Entertainment, LLC 2008 - Cannes, France The “Next Level” CD was her first original studio recording and received a Special Mention at Marché International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale (MIDEM), the Cannes, France music trade fair. Amaryllis is the First Jazz Latina to have 2 songs in the Top 10 of MIDEM’s Preview Magazine in 2008. (#6 – Simply Me and #10 – VFW) The Latin Phoenix Artist Brand is handled by: Baron Harris [email protected] 609-785-1470

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My Jazz Story

I love Soul and Jazz fusion because...it provides a beautiful melting pot of many different souls sharing their life journey through music, that has no end. I love to challenge myself and evolve by listening to the different stylings, sounds, and many instruments from around the world! My advice to new listeners...is to have an open mind when listening to older music as well as NEW music from obscure Artists not heard on radio to the commercial radio Artists. You may find yourself learning nuances within lyrical melodies or chords that you've never heard before. As you listen to music, just travel within each note being played, each bended lyric being heard, or if watching an artist perform.....their expressions within each phrasing or words!

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