AFROTAINO emerged in 2005 as a result of their partners' combined expertise, passion for global arts & culture, and commitment to serve as agents of change. AFROTAINO brings over 40 years of combined experience in event planning/execution, audience development, promotions/marketing, and special events/campaigns in the public and private arena targeting multicultural audiences. Throughout the year
s they have joined forces with resources like the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, International House and Media Bureau Network Studios to execute arts programming. They have also collaborated with international artists such as Bomba Estereo (Colombia), Los Amigos Invisibles (Venezuela), Mala Rodriguez, Gipsy Kings (Spain), Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, Cucu Diamantes (Cuba), Andy Montanez, Calle 13, El Gran Combo (Puerto Rico), Luisa Maita (Brazil), among many others. AFROTAINO has also worked with organizations such as NARAS, Taller Puertorriqueño, Semilla Arts Initiative, and the Greater Philadelphia Film Office among others. Earlier this year, they co-produced ‘Do I Look Illegal?’ with EKG Films in response to Arizona’s SB 1070, which became the Official PSA of NCLR’s Boycott Intolerance campaign. AfroTaino Productions is driven by their commitment and sabor and their efforts as curators, planners, audience development, promotions/marketing, and special events/campaign resources deliver witness to global arts, culture, and entertainment.
