Susana Abreu singing career began in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 13. It was at this age that she started singing with Latin band: Son Tropical. From there on, she began singing everything from folk music to rock and roll while writing her own music and learning to play drums, congas and guitar.
By the time she was 15, Susana was playing 4 nights a week at local nightclubs while going to high school during the day. At the age of 22, she had one of the hottest acts in the Caracas nightlife, where people lined up around the block to watch her perform her unique mix of Latin and Anglo pop/rock.She also did back up vocals for famous Latin singers like Venezuelan artists Frank Quintero and Kiara, and Puerto Rican singer Johnny Rivera. She also opened a concert for the amazing well known Venezuelan band: Guaco.In 1998 Susana immigrated to Canada. There she played in and around Vancouver while getting her degree in Psychology from UBC. In December 2004, she releases her debut album: LATIN ROOTS, a collection of her own lyrics and music.Susana has continued to pursue her passion in music. Here in Canada, Susana has had the opportunity to share the stage with legend virtuoso trumpet Arturo Sandoval. She has also performed with Juno Award winner Adonis Puente and several well accomplished musicians like Andre Carrasquero, Jose Sanchez, Guilberto Moraux, Karen Graves and many more. Currently, Susana is working on her second solo CD: Eclipse, which will be released in 2007.
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