Biography
Lourdes, of Hispanic heritage, picked up the guitar when she was nine years old. Her mother, the internationally acclaimed Cuban poet in exile, Juana Rosa Pita, taught her how to play the guitar and to sing Spanish and English folk songs. Lourdes studied classical music throughout elementary school and high school and played with the orchestra as second chair flute. It wasn't until her last year of high school that she realized writing songs and performing was her true passion. Playing flute, bass and guitar, she performed with several bands in the Miami area before she set out on her own in 1986.
Lourdes went from her first full time gig in a small pub in Stuart Florida to the streets of New England and has since appeared on television for an 'After School Special' episode where she played bass in an all girl high school band, and opened up for such big name acts as Livingston Taylor and Patty Larkin.
Sinking deep roots into the New England soil and the streets of Boston, she acquired numerous devoted fans. Since arriving in Boston, Lourdes has released three self-produced cassettes, which have all sold out and received favorable reviews from music critics. "Now Is The Time", the title track from her first CD in 1994, has received extensive airplay from local college radio stations. It was also very well received in Spain, where it got regular airplay in Barcelona. It was also aired in Prague, and has gotten continuous airplay alongside Gloria Estefan's "Reach" in the Czech Republic.
Her second CD, "In Control", was released in November of 2001. She plays all the acoustic guitars, a lot of the electric guitars and writes, produces and arranges all the songs. Her CD release concerts were a huge success. A review from Metronome Magazine in Boston says about Lourdes's CD "In Control":
"Uplifting acoustic based rockers, fueled by a sweet feline voice and some terrific playing makes Lourdes Pita's "In Control an unexpected delight. I can say for sure, that the production is first rate, the music is well played and the singing is beyond reproach. The tight harmonies are exquisite. When all is said and done, Lourdes Pita has a real gem on her hands with In Control." -- Douglas Sloan, Metronome Magazine - January 2002
In 2005 "Now Is The Time" (the anthem title track to her first CD) was chosen for a Canadian compilation CD entitled "Peace Songs For A Better World Volume II". It was released in February of 2006 and is currently getting world-wide airplay.
Lourdes has spent the last several years recording. Even though she released "Seize the Dream" (her third CD) in November 2006, she has been back in the studio recording 12 songs for her (fourth) CD entitled "House of Light" and is collaborating with writing songs for a special Spanish CD. Lourdes spent ten solid years on the road playing shows all over the country. She now enjoys being a recording artist that only does showcase gigs for the time being until her forthcoming all-Spanish CD takes her on tour worldwide. Her music is also widely used on television and Cable TV.
Lourdes Pita's latest album features 13 new songs that will certainly capture the spirit of life in all of us! This collection of original songs will help remind the listener how important it is never to give up and always keep our dreams alive. Just like the two albums before this one, Lourdes once again inspires the listener with themes of hope, love and peace. Let Lourdes Pita's smooth crystal clear voice and rhythmic magic take you away.
Instrumentation
To listen to all 3 albums, visit: www.lourdespita.com/listen.htm
Lourdes Pita Solo Performance or Full Band Performance Drums, Bass, 2 Guitars, Percussion & Keyboards.
Discography
2006 Seize the Dream
2001 In Control
1994 Now is the Time
1989 Eight Winds
1988 Benefit
1984-1987 The Water's Edge
Links
| http://www.lourdespita.com |
| MySpace Music Profile |
| "Vida en Venecia" music video by Maria Pita |
| "Venecia" live performance video clip on MySpaceTV |
| "Venecia" live performance video clip on YouTube |