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Born in Cuba of Spanish origin, Ada de Luque ‘s love for music and singing started as a little girl, while listening and singing along with her parents and their friends as they performed classical boleros and Spanish songs accompanied by their guitars. When she was’s five years old, her family moved to Miami. Without losing touch with her musical heritage, Ada was exposed to a broad spectrum of musical influences, from soul and rock-and- roll to jazz, blues and classical. It was her affinity and love towards classical music which eventually, at age 15, prompted her to start her classical vocal and musical training. After winning several competitions and awards for young opera singers, including a grant from the prestigious Florida Grand Opera (then the Miami Opera Guild), before the age of 20, Ada, following the advice of famed soprano Mirella Freni, moved to Italy to perfect her art at the Conservatorio di Musica di Bologna, under the direction of Maestro Leone Magiera. While at the conservatory, she participated in the International Luciano Pavarotti/Philadelphia Opera Competitions, which began her longtime friendship with the Pavarotti family, including private vocal coaching from the famed tenor himself. He once commented on the quality of her voice, saying, “you have a beautiful voice with a rich velvety quality.” Shortly afterwards, Ada was performing in operas and concerts in both Italy and Germany, and was very well positioned to start joining the ranks of the opera divas – but fate had other plans. Visiting Miami during Christmas vacation, Ada’s mother had a severe accident, and Ada was faced with taking care of her. Interrupting her career and staying in Miami to care for her mother actually opened up a new realm of experience for Ada. She became the lead star at the best night club in town at that time, Les Violins Supper Club, garnering rave reviews for both her vocal style and showmanship. The ACCA (Association of Critics and Commentators of America) awarded her as the “Best Female Nightclub Performer” in Florida for three consecutive years. Her success in the nightclub arena continued as she became the premiere Diva of the prestigious Fontaine Bleu Club Tropigala, winning her another ACCA award in 1996. During this period, Ada’s foray into song writing, a talent she began to cultivate back in Italy, produced two global hits for the Latin market: “Alma de gitana” and “Te Borrare”, recorded by Ednita Nazario, in the late 80’s. This success prompted Ada to continue composing, expanding her style to different genres. As the new millennium began, a new chapter in Ada’s career takes flight, as she starts putting into words and music the personal and spiritual journeys that, while unique to this artist, are themes that are universal to us all. “ “ My latest project is a composite of all that I have learned as a human being, as a woman, and as an artist. I believe that we generate good feelings when we are performing or listening to music, and that these good feelings emanate from us and touch everything and everyone on this planet. I want to bring my audiences to that special Oasis, and inspire them to feelings of love, beauty, goodness, spirituality, romance, and sensuality. And so it is with great joy and love that I open my soul and heart to all of you, hoping that these songs will touch that in you which is romantic … that in you which is loving … and that in you which is Divine …”
Interview from Miami Night Out Artist Spotlight: ADA DE LUQUE Official Site: www.luzartmusic.com Next Appearance: 02.14.2003 Extend the romance after your Valentine's dinner by taking your loved ones to an enchanting evening where music, sophistication and seduction are fused into an inviting cocktail of pure delight. An intimate setting at the Café at Power Studios will await you. The event will feature Cuban-born Ada de Luque. Ada has performed in over 4000 events and was awarded Best Female Nightclub Performer by the Association of Critics and Commentators of America three (3) consecutive years. Quoting Pavarotti, "Ada has a beautiful voice of rich velvety quality". Click here for further details. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Advanced purchase is recommended by calling Esther Mallouh at 305-582-7015. Bio Born in Cuba of Spanish origin, Ada de Luque's love for music and singing started as a little girl, while listening and singing along with her parents and their friends as they performed classical boleros and Spanish songs accompanied by their guitars.. At five years old, her family transferred to Miami. Without losing touch with her musical heritage, Ada was exposed to a broad spectrum of musical influences, from soul and rock-and- roll to jazz, blues and classical. It was her affmity and love towards classical music which eventually, at age 15, prompted her to start her classical vocal and musical training. After winning several competitions and awards for young opera singers, including a grant from the Florida Grand Opera (then the Miami Opera Guild), before the age of 20, Ada, following the advice of famed soprano Mirella Freni, moved to Italy to perfect her art at the Conservatorio di Musica di Bologna, under the direction of Maestro Leone Magiera. While at the conservatory, she participated and won acclaim as one of the finalists in the prestigious International Luciano PavarottilPhiladelphia Opera Competitions, which began her longtime friendship with the Pavarotti family, including private vocal coaching from the famed tenor himself. Performing in various important concerts and operatic productions both in Italy and Germany, Ada was at this point in her life, very well positioned to join the ranks of the opera divas - but fate had other plans. While visiting Miami during Christmas vacation, Ada was faced with taking care of her mother, after a severe accident. Yet, interrupting her career and staying in Miami to care for her mother actually opened up a new realm of experience for Ada. She became the lead star at the best night club in town at that time, Les Violins Supper Club, garnering rave reviews for both her vocal style and showmanship. The ACCA (Association of Critics and Commentators of America) awarded her as "Best Female Nightclub Performer" for three consecutive years. Her success in the nightclub arena continued as she became the premiere Diva of the prestigious Fontaine Bleau Club Tropigala, winning her another ACCA award in 1996. During this period, Ada's foray into song writing, a talent she began back in Italy, produced two global hits for the Latin market: "Alma de gitana" and "Te Borrare", recorded by Ednita Nazario, in the late 80's. This success prompted Ada to continue composing, expanding her style to different genres. As the new millennium began, a new chapter in Ada's career takes flight, as she starts putting into words and music the personal and spiritual journeys that, while unique to this artist, are themes that are universal to us all. "My latest project is a composite of all that I have learned both as a human being, as a woman, and an artist. And it is with great joy and love that I open my soul and heart to all of you, hoping that these songs will touch that which is romantic in you... that which is loving in you... and that in you which is Divine..." Achievements
Our Interview with Ada de Luque Q - Stage Name Q - Years in business Q - Favorite artists Q - Growing up, what did you think you'd become? Q - How did you get started in this business? Secondly, as a jazz/pop/nightclub singer: after almost 6 years in Italy, I had to interrupt my career and stay in Miami to care for my mother's health, and it was then that I started my nightclub career as the lead singer at the then famous Les Violins Supper Club, and a few years later, continued my nightclub stage career at the reputable Tropigala Nightclub at the Fontaine Bleau Hilton in Miami Beach, both of which won me the honor of having been awarded the Best Female Nightclub Award by the ACCA (Association of Critics and Commentators of America) Thirdly as a composer: in Italy I wrote lyrics in English for a well know rock group, and it sparked a fire in me to start composing...I continued to do so back in Miami, resulting in two hits in the Latin market both in the Americas and Europe, namely, Alma de Gitana and Te Borrare (sung by Ednita Nazario), and I also wrote original music for some of the shows both at Les Violins and Tropigala, which was well received by audiences and critics... Q - What projects are you currently involved with? Q - In your opinion, what makes you stand out from others in your field? Q - What is your most memorable moment as a musician? Q - If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, how would you do it? Q - What do you consider your best quality to be? Q - What do you do for fun when not performing? Q - What inspires you the most in life? Q - What's your favorite food? Q - What is the last good movie you saw? Q - What was your craziest experience ever? Q - The most impulsive thing I have ever done: Q - If I wasn't doing what I'm currently doing, I would be: Q - If you could take a dream vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be? Q - If you were anyone else for a day, who would you be? Q - If I looked in your cd player now, what kind of music might I see? Q - What advise would you give someone interested in your field? Q - What's one question we should have asked you but didn't? Q
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