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Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Lisette Santiago is a multi-instrumentalist who began singing at the age of four. When she was nine years old, she auditioned and was accepted into the Children’s Metropolitan Choir. She later pursued her musical studies at the famed LaGuardia High school of Music and the Arts, and while at Columbia University, received vocal coaching as part of a Columbia–Juilliard joint program.
A daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Lisette’s primary musical experience was rooted in Latin music. Lisette began learning hand percussion in her former years and later went on to study drum kit. She has studied Afro-Cuban percussion such as Bata and congas with great masters in Cuba and in New York. As well as her exploration of Cuban rhythms and songs, Lisette has been learning Brazilian percussion and currently sings and plays percussion within several Brazilian bands.
Lisette is currently residing in Brooklyn. She performs and teaches in and out of New York. As a performer, Lisette plays in bands ranging in musical styles and is currently a member of the popular group, BEAT THE DONKEY; led by world- renown percussionist, Cyro Baptista. As well as performing, Lisette teaches percussion and chorus throughout the New York City public school system and participates in workshops given throughout the country.
"Along with my performing career, I’ve been actively teaching children from elementary to high school."
Education:
+ Columbia University (1990-1994) B.A. in Anthropology
Fiorello LaGuardia H.S.of Music and The Performing Arts.
Vocal and music theory studies.
+ Private Instruction (1994-present)
I have been privately teaching vocals, percussion and drums to students ranging in ability and age.
+ 144 Music and Arts (2006-present)
I currently work for this organization, teaching chorus programs throughout New York city public school system.
+ Arts Connection (2003-2006)
I worked on several programs throughout shelters in the Bronx, teaching and playing percussion.
+ Unison Music School (2001-2002)
I taught private vocal and drum studies to both children and adults at a music school based in Jackson Heights, Queens.
+ With Beat The Donkey:
As a band member, I currently participate in performances and workshops throughout the United States, teaching world percussion.
+ With Cambio Libre:
As a founding member, I gave performances and workshops between the years 1998-2003, teaching Afro-Cuban percussion, song and dance.
+ With Obini Ashe:
As a member of the group, I performed between the years of
2002 to 2004, introducing elements of Afro-Cuban music to
adults and children.
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