NEWS:

Raquela hails from Sacramento, CA. (Elk Grove) and now makes her home in New York City. She studied voice (Opera) and Drama/Music in Los Angeles, which eventually lead her onto Broadway. Some of her credits include the Acid Queen in 'Tommy', Julie in 'Show Boat' as well as original roles in Off-Broadways 'Bat Boy'. Raquela also had the incredible honor of working one-on-one with George C. Wolf, Steven Schwartz, Des McAnuff, Wayne Cilento, Susan Stroman, and Harold Prince.

Raquela's unique vocal style and song writing skills has gotten her seen everywhere. She opened for legendary Freestyle artists like Judy Torres and George Lamond. She has been seen on celebrated stages like the Copacabana in New York City. It has also given her the opportunity to work with world renowned Producer, Chris "The Greek" Panaghi, who is known for producing and remixing the likes of Marc Anthony, Reina, Gloria Estefan, Aqua, Tina Ann, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and many many more. Following the release of "FALLING" and "THIS FIRE OF YOURS", also remixed by celebrated producers such as Electrik Pulse, Darook and Kevin Maroda. She and Chris reached the 1 spot on the Dance Masters World Chart. They continue to work together.

Raquela's 'chart hits' didn't stop there. For two consecutive weeks straight and after thousands of entries, Raquela and D'Sential's, "YOU'RE GONE" hit #1 on the Dance chart at imgifted.co.uk and on Broadjam.com she hit the "Top 10 Dance chart" for 6 weeks straight with Les Gutaless' "THE FIRE" which was later remixed by Europes admired Latin House DJ/Producer, DJ BeatRex. Recent of all, Raquela, now a proud member of the Recording Arts Academy (Grammy's), teams up with Chicago's legendary, MICKEY Mixin' OLIVER! This original HOT MIX 5 artist was recently listed in The London Observer as one of the 10 most Influential DJ's of all time. And just this year, Mickey's new release, "NOTHIN' MORE TO GIVE-feat. Raquela", recieved Billboard Magazines "Break-Out" for Hot New Club Play. And the saga continues...

Raquela recently became a voting member of NARAS, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences... The Grammy's!