Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Luanda was drawn to the music of her parent's generation - Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, and Lou Rawles to name just a few; all artists who have influenced her musically. Luanda's music stands on a proud tradition - the firm ground of balladeers who taught the world to sing.Luanda's sweet voice is one of tenderness, warmth and sincerity baring a soul of love and care. Her sensitive lyrics tell of a keen mind with the poetic skills of a gifted writer and a talented composer. Her personality and stage presence exudes maturity allowing her to sing with profound feelings of a high caliber.Her melodies and rhythms wrap her listeners in emotional harmony. Her music is filled with serenity and laughter enabling her to glide effortlessly from pop songs to ballads and everything in between. She has already entered the musical realm of 'conscious lyrics' handling the tough genre of reggae music with a natural aplomb and versatility that sets her apart from the rest.Luanda is a sophisticated lady, yet there is fire and toughness in her music, tempered with a resilient spirit that will soon make Luanda a performer of rare vintage flare. A bright future and successful career is sure to ascend once this pretty songbird attains the height of her creativity and her passion for music.
