IFE-ILE's Performers

DANCERS

IFÉ-ILÉ works with a pool of 12 dancers. Below are key dancers in the company. Other dancers include: Yanitzia Misrahi, Yanier Trigoura, Yosvany Gonzalez, Yodeny Martell, Yoeny Martell, and Lucky Bruno.

SINGERS & MUSICIANS

IFÉ-ILÉ works with a pool of 10 musicians. Below are key musicians in the company.

EZEQUIEL TORRES: PERCUSSIONIST
Cuban-born Ezequiel Torres is an internationally renowned batá drummer based in Miami, Florida. He is also considered by many to be the most outstanding craftsman of batá drums in the United States. He has performed at religious and secular events throughout the world, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

ARELAN TORRES: PERCUSSIONIST
Torres graduated from Cuba's Escuela de Superación Nacional and played for Havana's Orquesta Monumental. He has played for numerous album recordings and several commercials. He joined IFÉ-ILÉ in 2000 as a drummer/percussionist.

ARUAN TORRES: PERCUSSIONIST
An integral member of IFÉ-ILÉ since 2000, Torres sings lead and back-up vocals and plays a wide range of instruments. A gifted artist, he studied visual arts in Cuba's Superior Institute of Industrial Design and is one IFÉ-ILÉ's graphic and costume designers.