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Marlin Ramazzini Band is a destillation of the best Vancouver's Latin music community has to offer - Cal Koat
Marlin Ramazzini's musical venture promises to "turn up the heat" with her unique mix of Latin fire across the country. - Salvador Ferreras
Marlin Ramazzini is one of Royal Caribbean's more energetic and fun latin groups... always willing to please and they strive every set to have the guests up & dancing. - Rob Waterfield
On a recent visit to Zocalo Mexican Restaurant, the Marlin Ramazzini Latin Band created a great vibe with gorgeous Marlin on vocals. - The Province News Paper
Marlin Ramazzini spices up the global village with a little salsa. - Victoria News Paper
Discography
"Quiero Ser Yo"
"Gozala"
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Bio
MARLIN RAMAZZINI Marlin Ramazzini is one of the most versatile
and accomplished Latin singers on the West Coast,
with a warm and sensuous voice that can tease out the
essence of any song.
Growing up in Guatemala, she was inspired to start
singing by listening to Cuban son, cha cha cha, mambo,
and other hot rhythms on the radio. After winning a major
talent competition at the age of 12, Marlin realized that
her destiny was to make music.
She studied with several of the greatest Cuban singers - such
as the Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo – who helped
refine her vocal technique, and also learned to play percussion
and marimba from master musicians. In the ‘80s,
she toured in Russia, Mexico, Canada and throughout
Central America.
Marlin settled in Vancouver in 1990, where she quickly became
a pillar of the lively Latin scene, working with its leading artists.
Within a few years she had created her own group, under the musical
direction of her husband, Juno Award-winning bassist and
composer Fito Garcia.
The Marlin Ramazzini Band has played in major concert venues
and festivals across Canada – including Les Nuits d’Afrique
in Montreal, the Harbourfront in Toronto, the Calgary Stampede,
and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. The group’s
critically-acclaimed debut album Quiero Ser Yo (1998)
gained a coveted West Coast Music Award nomination.
For the past six years Marlin has brought her original songs,
joyous dance rhythms, and infectious natural charm
to audiences on cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean
and Caribbean. Marlin Ramazzini continues to forge a reputation
around the world as an artist of quality and integrity
whether performing Latin music, Swing, or Ballroom.
A seasoned professional who’s equally at ease in restaurant,
club, or concert settings, at private parties or corporate events,
Marlin will be delighted to work with you, and for you.
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