maria Lagana
Maria Lagana (formerly Johnston) has worked as a studio vocalist for several well known artists including Digital Undergrounds Chopmaster J, Tupac and Mephisto Odyssey.
The title track entitled The Lift off The Lift EP by Mephisto Odyssey Featured a solo vocal performance by Maria.The Lift debuted at #42 on the Billboard Dance Charts and continued to dominate the charts for several weeks charting higher than such artists as Gloria Estefan, Shannon and Tracie Spencer.
Marias big, sexy, sultry, seductive, soulful voice has earned her the title of DIVA Vocalist on the dance music scene.
Her material has been featured at the winter music conference and has been all the rage on the San Francisco dance scene.
Maria Lagana is no stranger to live performances. In 2003 she was the headliner for the One World Beat music festival, a charity put on once a year by musicians all over the world to raise money for their favorite charities.
Touring under the band name Jaheira, Maria played to sold out shows at the Hard Rock Café in San Francisco and B.B. Kings Blues club in L.A, raising money for the Ronald McDonald house as well as local schools.
Now, sit back, close your eyes and prepare to be taken on a wild trip though your deepest desires with a few cuts from Maria Laganas latest album entitled Coming Soon. This soft, seductive album will tantalize your taste buds leaving you wanting more.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I am a seasoned professional, comfortable with live performance. My most recent live performance was a charity event performing in B.B. Kings Club in L.A. and The Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco.
Your musical influences
I have so many influences all of different styles and genre....
Andrea Boccelli - His voice is amazing
Madonna - Very smart business woman
Sarah Brightman - Incredible vocalist
Stevie Wonder - Brilliant musician and vocalist
Phil Collins - Talented musician and singer
Poe - Gifted singer and songwriter
Sade- Gifted singer and songwriter
What equipment do you use?
When developing techno music, Acid and Reason are used as well as Cool Edit. When developing R&B or Gospel projects, Protools is used.
Anything else?
I appreciate varieties of music. This appreciation comes from being a studio vocalist.
