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Lourdes Pita

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States | INDIE

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States | INDIE
Band Pop Singer/Songwriter

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"Soundcheck Magazine"

"With a voice that equally exudes sweetness and strength, Lourdes Pita leads 10 songs in her CD In Control. Though the title track, “In Control” (a song, by the way, that I related to and was inspired by), is a soulful, bluesy rock tune, the majority of the songs are more flowy, adult contemporary pop. Throughout all the songs - the upbeat to the slower - Lourdes radiates a positive, peaceful sense…like she is centered. Even when she speaks of seeking the answer, such as in “Benefit” - “I always talk about the way/The road to knowledge and clear sight/But I don’t do what I say/I put it off till the time is right but/The time is here the time is now,” she has focus. Though Lourdes’ songs musically are bright and airy, don’t be deceived - she runs through many emotions including anger, but strikes a good balance that symbolizes the entire recording - that of dealing with pain, love, and life, honestly but with a hopeful, positive attitude. Best songs: “In Control,” “Benefit,” the snappy “You’ll Be Mine,” “White Water” - which was as soothing as its title, and “Vida en Venecia” - a beautiful song sung in Spanish that is actually a poem Lourdes’ mother, Juana Rosa Pita wrote that Lourdes put to music. What a lovely and touching collaboration. Interesting note: Duke Levine played guitar on every track but one. Also, my compliments to the excellent production - Lourdes’ voice is crystal clear and overall it’s a clean, pro sound."
- Debbie Catalano


"North East Performer Magazine"

"It is a true gift to be able to write songs that are bright and stick in your listeners' heads in the most pleasant way. Lourdes Pita has that gift. It is a bit of a challenge to label this Massachusetts-based songstress (not that one should put labels on things). She is described as folk-pop, for she has too much of a pop sound to be called folk, but too much of a folk attitude to be called pop.

Lourdes' philosophy to "seize the dream" is found throughout her third album. As a songwriter, her lyrics are simple and easy to understand, with beautiful music to back them up. The range of subjects is fairly diverse, jumping from friendship to love to the future. Lourdes even tackles some darker themes, like the "Obstacles" in life, or the often-neglected subject of the "Work Day."

Her most incredible strength, however, is her knack for creating melodies and simple harmonies that are impossible to resist. This effort appears to be a more folk-based collection of songs than her previous works; however, Lourdes also showcases skilled musicianship on the electric guitar. One song in particular, "Fantasy" might be the catchiest on the album, with a U2-esque reverb adding color to an irresistible chorus. Lourdes adds variety with a little blues in "Future, With You," and some rapping in "Work Day."

All in all, Seize The Dream is a wonderful collection of songs from a consistently talented singer-songwriter."


(February 2007 Review)
- Wren Leader


"www.GuitarGirls.com"

"If you are a Madonna fan, you'll love this artist as her voice recalls at times the pop icon. This engaging pop artist of Latin heritage, however, has a style all her own and is a terrific acoustic guitar player to boot."
- Lynn Carey Saylor


"Metronome Magazine"

"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."


(January 2002 Review)
- Douglas Sloan


"North East Performer Magazine"

A critic from the North East Performer said about Lourdes, a Boston area coffeehouse favorite for years, "What a beautiful, smooth, yet solid voice Lourdes has! With her crystal clear voice she successfully conveys the depth of feeling she is trying to express. Like musical poetry... she conveys every emotion and the feel of each word with utmost belief and sincerity. The instrument leading the way is acoustic guitar, effectively and eloquently tying each song together." - A critic


"North East Performer Magazine"

"Lourdes represents herself as a solo songstress …Her guitar playing is excellent. She is a wonderful musician. Lourdes would probably be described as a folk singer but her compositions perfectly suit musical theater. Thread the tunes, write a script and she’d likely have a Broadway hit.”

- Barbara Morash


"North East Performer Magazine"

"Lourdes represents herself as a solo songstress …Her guitar playing is excellent. She is a wonderful musician. Lourdes would probably be described as a folk singer but her compositions perfectly suit musical theater. Thread the tunes, write a script and she’d likely have a Broadway hit.”

- Barbara Morash


Discography

2010 House Of Light (Casa De Luz)
2006 Seize the Dream
2001 In Control
1994 Now is the Time
1989 Eight Winds
1988 Benefit
1984-1987 The Water's Edge

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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.

"House Of Light" (Casa De Luz) is now available.
Released - April 1, 2010.

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