Soulful vocals, Brazilian rhythms, catchy melodies, jazzy improvisation - it is a unique mixture of all these elements and more that will propel Pavi with her band, Tropicalia to the top of the charts with their debut album, "Bossa Sessions" under Alpha Music Corporation. The album which effortlessly blends Bossa Nova with jazz, pop & rock, represents a labor of love for the vocalist who has emerged champion in several singing contests. The Music is engaging on this album, with everything from Cole Porter ("Night & Day") to The Beatles ("From Me To You") to New Order ("Bizarre Love Triangle") getting a sparkling Pavi with Tropicalia makeover.
Rachel Anne Wolfe started in show business at the young age of seven doing TV commercials and print ads. At age 14 she was already singing professionally at various hotel lounges in Manila and in Tokyo. At age 16 she had won the title for Binibining Pilipinas (Ms. Philippines) Ms Young International. At this point she started acting on television and hosted variety shows. She also acted in movies and pursued her singing career. Rachel released the first Filipino 12" single in the mid 80's under Octo Arts Records and released an album with Viva Records in 1996. She composes and produces her own songs.In October of 2007, Rachel is releasing another album with producer Archemedes Dairocas. She is the daughter of Philippine's Queen of Jazz, Ms. Annie Brazil and the sister of Philippines Prince of Jazz, Mr. Richard Merk. Music is in her blood and singing is her passion. She resides now in the USA, in the New York City area.
MEET RAFFI QUIJANO, VIVA’S BOSSA DIVA : Raffi Quijano has always had dreams of singing stardom but she had no idea that it will come about because of the bossa nova. The lovely and talented Raffi is now making waves with Manila Blend, an album of Filipino pop favorites done the bossa nova way. : Produced by Alwyn Cruz and arranged by Victor Oria, Manila Blend includes Everyday, Got to Let You Know, Don’t Know What to Say A Samba Song, Sa Aking Pag-iisa, O Lumapit Ka, Till I Met You, May Minamahal, Love Without Time, You Won’t See Me Crying, Ikaw Pa Rin, Ikaw Lamang, Tag-araw Tag-ulan, and the first single release, the Odette Quesada composition, Friend of Mine. : Raffi comes from Cebu and has now added her name to the list of other singing greats from the region like Pilita Corrales, Dulce, Vernie Varga, Vina Morales, Chad Borja and others. She comes from a musical family where her father and siblings all sing and play various instruments. She started singing when she was only three years old and continues to do so in special shows all over the country. : Raffi names Norah Jones and Laura Pausini as her major influences and is happy to note that what she has learned by listening to these two ladies helped her get into the bossa nova mood with so much ease. Aside from singing Raffi is also very much involved with civic-oriented activities. She is the Chairman of the Samahang Kabataan of Barangay Day-as and is the Vice-President of the SKF of Cebu City. She is also the founder of the Tabang Bata Organization or TABO which helps children convicted of crimes get a fresh start.: RAFFI – RISING STAR FROM THE SOUTH Over the years, Cebu has become hometown to various artists who have taken the Philippine music industry by storm, from singing icons Pilita Corales, Dulce, Vernie Varga to their present-day counterparts Vina Morales and Sheryn Regis, among others.
The band members came from different famous bands. A show band that can really rock the dance floor. Serenity performs regularly at Ratsky. They are also the back-up band of Randy Siantago. They have an album under Star Records. This band is being managed by Randy Santiago. Check their performance at YouTube - Randy with Serenity Band.
Whether he likes it or not, Top Suzara's debut solo album from Universal Records, "Carry On", will be branded as a post-Freestyle outing. Top Suzara opted to keep quiet the past seasons, right after his decision to leave the band. There was the usual emotional setback which he amazingly converted into positive energy. His own deep-well of feelings, from all the triumphs and hearthaches, Top could easily tap, being a prolific singer/tuneweaver who can comfortably write three to four songs a day. The more Top became inspired and challenged, the more his creative juices continuously poured, to come up with 14 of the most touching and heart-warming songs he has ever written. All of them can now be heard in the newly released album. Obviously, the album's repertoire is very personal, but Top stresses that they are common experiences which can related to everybody. His songs have themes and messages that have been part of a very colourful life. Take the carrier single, "Sabihin Mo Na". It is a mid-tempo rocker of an apology that extends to a vow of everlasting romance. The song also features one of the country's top session guitar players filling in tasteful licks and heartfelt solos. The music video is now one of the most requested items in MYX music channel. It is not surprising that the initial Top Suzara single would be a current entry in the MYX Top Ten Daily Countdown. "On The Sand", another song on "Carry On" is receiving heavy airplay on NU 107 - a testament to the broad range of music that's being covered by Top. It's quite safe to say that most, if not all, of the songs are very radio friendly. Different stations may have their own picks, just as different individuals would. Either way, the listener can't go wrong with any of the songs. Top has performed and created several Freestyle hits, beginning with "Before I Let You Go" in the past. Now, the sensitive, sensible and prolific hit maker has a new, fresh start as a solo artist with his debut solo album. One of Top's most personal tracks is a song called "Angel Eyes", which he wrote for his dearly departed mom and just recently, his dad too. It's an emotionally very compelling song that evokes the listener to appreciate the loved ones that are still here. while we still can. "Magpakailanman" is the Filipino version of "Angel Eyes" which, locally, has assumed a more universal appeal with its Tagalog lyrics. Top goes light and breezy in "Overcast", a grower of a song which sings of simple pleasures. The songs in Top Suzara's "Carry On" is a wholesome blend of folk, rock, new wave, country and pop. Whichever way Top goes, he brings his listeners to pleasurable, memorable musical trips. The Top Suzara "Carry On" album launch was held at Mugen Bar & Restaurant in the Pasig Metrowalk.