SANCTUARIO
ABOUT SANCTUARIO
Led by Mónica Ortiz Rossi, Sanctuario was formed in 2021 in Brooklyn, New York. As one of the invited performers in the nightly outdoor musical shows spearheaded by Alegba and Friends, Sanctuario was birthed out of the community and the desire to NYC create spaces for joy and release. The shows in Prospect Park were a response to the NYC lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic and were a magical space of hope and music during uncertain times.
Mónica has lent her vocals to Kemo The Blaxican‘s (of Delinquent Habits) Latin hip-hop album La Receta as well as Giovanny Blanco and JasWho‘s live Spigga performances in Los Angeles. Upon her return to her native Brooklyn, New York she worked with numerous projects including Afro-Latin projects San Juan Hill led by Frank Diggz, Badinba, and La Madrugada,; all formative experiences for creating the Afro-Latin music and dance ensemble Sanctuario.
- Afro-Latin
- Afro-Caribbean
- Urban Salsa
- Afro Dominican
- Latin Roots
VIBE
Mónica’s family comes from the Dominican Republic and she grew up surrounded by Afro-caribbean rhythms in Brooklyn, NY. Her music is rooted in Afro-Dominican and Afro-Haitian rhythms and is a love letter to Quisqueya and the world. She frequently collaborates with Okai Musik and as descendants of DR and Haiti they embrace the rich African rhythms that have historically united us. Sanctuario’s music serves as a reminder that we come from one land and we share a vision of collective love and liberation for the future.
La Que Manda (Licky)
Espíritus en Marcha
Rica Pena
La Que Manda (Licky)
Espíritus en Marcha
Rica Pena
Tech
RIDER
Voice
1 Wireless microphone system with receiver and microphone stand 2 wired mics for coros
Trombone and Trumpet
2 microphones (preferably clip-on or stand-mounted)
Bass
Bass guitar amplifier (appropriate wattage for the venue size)
Keyboard
88-key weighted keyboard and Keyboard stand
Percussion
Two Congas (11" and 11.75"), natural wood finish, Bongos Various shakers, tambourines, and small percussion instruments
Drum Set
Kick Drum (22"), Snare Drum (14"), Toms (10", 12", 16") Hardware: Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand, 2 Straight Cymbal Stands, 2 Boom Cymbal Stands, Drum Throne