Zamira Castillo-Santos is a classically trained violinist and vocalist based in Milwaukee, WI. Zamira started her music education at the age of 5 through classical violin training which paved the way for other opportunities, including vocal performance. At a very young age she began performing mariachi repertoire through her music program and was able to discover other traditional Latin American genres such as Son Jarocho and Latin Caribbean music. Zamira now attends the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she plans to earn her degree in the Bachelor of Arts in Voice. Throughout her musical education, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of musical groups, including notable ensembles such as La Santa Cecilia, Flor de Toloache and The Villalobos Brothers. Zamira has worked with numerous local ensembles and musical groups as a vocalist and has had the opportunity to headline events such as Chill on the Hill and Selenafest.