Renowned ethnomusicologist, scholar, and cultural ambassador, Edwin Manuel Ferreras Madrigal shares his passion for Dominican Arts globally through his educational company, Areíto Arts, and locally in New York as part of the Dominican Arts Collective. Born in San Pedro De Macoris, raised in Washington Heights, and educated in Music Education (BA), Edwin's expertise spans music, dance, education, and cultural heritage.
Awarded International Ambassador of Dominican Arts (2017) and serving as Cultural Ambassador from 2017-2020, Edwin has received prestigious awards for his teaching, including Excellence in Teaching for 10 years with NYC Schools and Master Educator Awards from the NYC Department of Education for Teacher Training and Curriculum Development workshops (2018/19).
In 2022, Edwin founded the Dominican Arts Collective, a NYC-based arts organization company, to further enrich the lives of students and families in the NYC community through music, dance, and other artistic expressions.
