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Biography
LALIE (pronounced “Lolly”) Madriguera is a singer/songwriter, performer and creator of live music programs for children, families, and adults including the elderly and ill. “Flash!Bam!Alakazam! ™; “From Swing to Samba™ and “Heart to Heart™all feature classic, American popular songs from the 1920s through the‘50s and include Latin rhythms.
Her newest programs are the inspirational “Earth is Our Mother” for children, and
“We Are One: Songs and Readings which remind us that We are all Connected,” for adults.
Both programs are based on the lyrics of “Mother’s Song,” Lalie’s first composition and include classic American popular songs interspersed with brief readings and stories.
“Mother’s Song” came into Lalie[s head one spring day as she was driving. Written in the first person, Earth, our Mother, asks each of us to love and take care of her and one another as, “we are one.” Lalie recorded it with accompaniment by the inimitable jazz guitarist, Gene Bertoncini. One can hear it at www.sonicbids.com/lalie or purchase it as a download at www.cdbaby.com/motherssong or purchase it as a single CD’s at laliesings@gmail.com.
Noted personalities say about Lalie’s voice: Margaret Whiting, big band vocalist wrote after hearing “Mother’s Song. “…how beautiful you sing…it’s a pleasure to hear a voice so simple and lovely” Jane Powell, singer and actress: “Your voice is so warm and rich.” Betsey Palmer, actress: “You have such a wonderful voice and heart.”
This April 4th Lalie performed “Mother’s Song” at Constitution Center in Philadelphia. She’s performed in Central Park; at ECOFEST at Lincoln Center;’ for several Planet Heart Earth Day benefits in New York; for UN DAY in Westport CT and more.
Lalie comes from a rich musical background. Her father, the late Barcelona born Enric Madriguera was a child prodigy of the classical violin. He crossed-over to popular music in the mid 1920s after falling in love with Cuban Ensemble music while in Havana. He formed an orchestra, brought it to New York and WNYC radio then to New York audiences at the Biltmore and Waldorf Astoria Hotels. As Director of Import/Export for Columbia Records he popularized Latin music throughout the US. Lalie’s mother, the late Patricia Gilmore, a vocalist starred in her own weekly radio show on NBC. Lalie’s late aunt, Paquita Madriguera, a child prodigy of the classical piano, married the pioneer of classical guitar, the late Andres Segovia.
Lalie is passionate about performing to children and has given over 500 “FLASH! BAM! ALAKAZAM! ™” programs in libraries throughout NY and CT. “Flash! Bam! Alakazam! ™” is a one hour interactive, intergenerational music program for young people and families. Lalie sings dances and encourages children to join her while introducing them to a specially selected group of popular classic American songs which include Latin rhythms –the samba and conga.” Children no longer hear this music unless they are exposed to it at home as radio and television reflect the current popular music trends.” she says. Her school workshops immerse children in this music.
Here are comments from librarians, educators and parents:
“Wonderful, children may never hear these songs.” “ Lalie weaves feeling, love and magic into the songs.”“She sings with heart and the children sing with her.”
”We didn’t know how many budding performers we had 'til Lalie drew them out.” “The
songs inspired frequent audience participation.”
The students (K-6) thoroughly enjoyed her rhythms and lyrics.” “Lalie captivated the audience. “The show was packed with happy, smiling faces.”
Lalie brings “From Swing to Samba™” concerts to adults in arts centers, museums and libraries, for family events and receptions, at summer park programs, festivals, in clubs and restaurants.
She’s performed at The Aldrich Museum, Wadsworth Athenaeum ,the Trumbull Arts Center in CT; Tavern on the Green in New York, The New Jersey State Museum, and more.
Lalie appeared in cabaret at The Duplex in New York City with “From Swing to Samba” which included a special musical tribute to her father, Enric Madriguera.
Lalie’s “Heart to Heart™” is a reminiscence program for folks in Hospice (she sings a cappella at bedside), Alzheimer and senior homes. In November 2001, she kicked off the first weekly concert for Red Cross workers at Ground Zero for the American Theatre Wing’s Hospital Program.
In addition to her musical career, Lalie’s background includes her work as an independent television producer, director and writer of long-form documentaries. She won a New England Emmy Award for “Phobias…Overcoming the Fear.” Her piece, “Vampires in New England” was nominated for a NE Emmy for Best Music in a documentary. These docs and her how –to program, “Speaking with Your Angels: a Guide” aired nationally on PBS stations; all were produced with CPTV. Lalie often lectures in colleges and libraries about these documentaries.
She can be reached at 212-561-1598 or at laliesings@gmail.com.
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Instrumentation
LALIE's band consists of piano, acoustic bass and drums for "Swing to Samba." Trio, piano, guitar or tracks for "Flash!Bam! Alakazam" and guitar or tracks for "We Are One." For nursing homes and "Heart to Heart" programs, Lalie uses tracks.
Discography
"Mother's Song" is LALIE's first composition and is an inspirational ballad celebrating Earth as Mother.
It is available as a download on CD BABY or ITUNES and as a single CD through CDBABY or by contacting laliesings@gmail.com.
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Setlist
For a private club date which are three to four hours long sets are 40/45 minutes apiece. Standard songs include "Sunnyside of the Street," My Funny Valentine," Adios" - songs by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and her father Enric Madriguera.
