katrina mena

With a luscious voice that can enchant you in three languages, Katrina Mena never had doubt that singing was her passion. Having started her career at the age of seven, the young Cuban-American songstress began singing with the Miami Children's Choir and Florida Grand Opera. Since the age of 8, the sassy Miami-native spent every summer at the University of Miami's Choral Music Camp until she graduated from the Classical Voice Program at New World School of the Arts High School. It was there that she started taking private voice lessons.The young vocalist just graduated from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music where she studied Jazz Voice and Portuguese Language, on a generous scholarship. During her studies at the World-Renown Studio Music and Jazz Program at UM, Katrina recieved a very intense and well-rounded education from professors such as Rachel L. Lebon, Larry Lapin, and Mary Scheibe. Katrina also was a radio DJ for four years, and hosted several radio shows on WVUM 90.5FM. The artistic young woman also hosted an Open Mic Music Night at Cornerstone Experiental Art in Wynwood Art District.In the Summer of 2007, Katrina followed her passion for Brasilian Music and studied abroad at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); there, fate led her to perform with Brasilian jazz baterista, Puppa Santana and his trio, throughout hotspots in Belo horizonte, Brasil. The two maintain contact and are planning an overseas demo and summer tour in Brasil.Currently, as a recent grad, Katrina's musical influences can be found across a wide spectrum of styles and practices. As a long-time Resident Musician at Central Presbyterian Church in Kendall, she recently began directing the Contemporary Music Service, leading the congregation in worship with her God-given talents and passion for Christian Music. The young singer can also be found captivating audiences at various functions in South Florida, performing jazz and bossanova standards and arrangements, as well as original music, at restaurants, bars, clubs, weddings and private events.She's currently working on new material and building her portfolio. She's also teaching privately and accepting students into her studio. Keep your eyes and ears out for this up and coming sexy cuban songstress!