Lisa Earl Castillo is a post-doctoral researcher at the School of Music of the Federal University of Bahia, and she holds a PhD in Literature and Cultural Studies. Lisa is the author of "Entre a Oralidade e a Escrita: a Etnografia no Candomblé da Bahia," a study of the role of writing in Afro-Brazilian religion. Her interests also include popular music, and she co-produced the anthology CD, "Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil: Bahia." She worked as associate producer and ethnographic consultant for Festive Land: Carnaval in Bahia and Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê.

Filmography
- Bloco Afro and Afoxé (2003)
- Festive Land: Carnaval in Bahia (2001) - Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê (2009)