Graciela
London, England, United Kingdom | SELF
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Spanish-born Graciela has many Latin and western influences, and Flamenco, pop and dance elements come to the fore in this single, which is promoted via a charming YouTube video. Taken from her album, Now It Is Me, the London-based performer engages with her sweet refrains and the subtle twists in her self-penned top line melodies. - Keith Ames (The Musician)
"NOW IT IS ME (Album Review): Subtle Flamenco Meets Everything Else. Graciela hits the mark on "Way of Life", which is very synth based and that seems to be where Graciela is in her element. The continuity of the flamenco mixed in with dance music works a charm. She wants you to dance, and 'Way of Life' and 'It Will Rain' let you do that. There are some gems on this unique album. I recommend you listen if you like the idea of a flamenco/dance combination. It really works well. Get it listened to, and hopefully there'll be a lot more of it to come!" - Matt Ord - RedHotVelvet.co.uk
“The song, the energy, the production, and THAT voice. I love how her energetic voice and original lyrics add speed to the tempo. Nice dance, pop, latin, and house music. It's very intense. The track is extremely catchy, there is plenty of commercial appeal. A great atmosphere building intro complimented by the entrance of the bass riff, which is an inspired choice - I was so happy to hear that shuffly d'n'b rhythm as opposed to a hardcore thump - sound effects in the music are nothing short of exceptional. Graciela has what it takes to be successful, she is talented in every way. Keep the hits coming.” - SoundOut
Discography
"Now it is me" (album) - 2011
- It Will Rain (single) - radio airplay & streaming
- Just another night - radio airplay & streaming
- I let you go, my friend - radio airplay & streaming
- Everything - radio airplay & streaming
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Bio
Graciela is no newcomer. This versatile Spanish singer/songwriter with high musical studies in classical and jazz (Royal Academy of Music-London, Conservatorio de Musica and Universidad de Vigo-Spain) presents her debut album, NOW IT IS ME, after having performed in venues of renown
around the world with artists of the likes of Bjork or Roberto Pla (considered the best salsa band in the UK and beyond). The album is a fusion
of world colours with a pop-rock base that reminds you of many artists altogether (Luz Casal, Shania Twain, Alicia Keys, Sting, Madonna…)
With a professional line-up of musicians, Graciela, of a strong stage presence, wants to sing songs of self-determination, love and awareness.
The single, "It Will Rain", has been airplayed in several radio stations across the UK and abroad (Resonance FM, On FM, Indies In Motion,
X Radio...) and it has provided platform to create a Spanish-themed music video.
Graciela presents her live shows in 3 formats: Full Band, Trio and Dancers. The musicians are amongst the finest in the London music scene: Roberto Ares - Drums (Yasmin Levi, Eduardo Niebla), Jaal - Guitar (Escala), Steve Richardson - Bass (Spice Girls, Shirley Bassey), Tansy Aked - Keys (Wicked, Phantom of the Opera and West End musicals), Elena Kay - BV's (Peter Corry, Milan). Graciela presented her album live at The Mayor's Newham Show in July 2011 and performed for the "A change is coming" movement at the Dalston Vic in Sept 2011.
Be prepared to be blown away by this authentic artist.
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