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Natalie Oliveri “Blossom in the flowers...day in evening hours... I come out and feel the heat as this passion comes into me...flows like sultry harmony..” are the words that come out of Chicago based singer/ songwriter Natalie Oliveri. Her eclectic style of mixing R&b, Latin Jazz, neo- soul, & hip-hop into one, is what makes this soulful artist so unique. Her inspiration and influence comes from the music that she grew up listening to as well as “the genuine feeling as those chords along with the perfect melody, rhythm, harmonies & instrumental sounds all come into place. Natalie began playing piano at the young age of 8 and soon after had the natural ability to compose music whether it was a classical piece or a melancholy ballad. “ Natalie started writing music at such a young age and had an extraordinary ear for composing beautiful pieces, it all came very easy and natural for her” (Gerald Rizzer, piano faculty/coordinator of chamber music ensembles at Sherwood Conservatory of Music) This songstress also realized she had the ability to sing the songs that she would write. She continued studying music throughout the years and was given the opportunity to study in an extensive 1 week music program at “ El Conservatorio De Musica en Puerto Rico”. Soon after, Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Music Business Management/Vocal Performance at Columbia College of Chicago. Natalie: My mother of Colombian descent taught me about my Latin culture, the rhythmic folkloric dancing , the sound of the tambora and alegre percussion as you move to the music, the cultural passion that latin music brings into your soul as you are dancing and singing. It’s a warm feeling of happiness that cannot really be explained. My Sicilian father on the other hand, was the complete opposite. As an Italian-American he introduced me to the classics of Motown, Oldies, Elvis Presley, Minnie Ripperton, Frank Sinatra, and all the Italian greats. Growing up in the mid 80’s supplemented me with the presence of pop while in the 90’s I fell in love with the new rhythmic movement of hip-hop. As an artist, all of these musical personalities is what makes me who I am today. ****So what kind of music does Natalie create?***Natalie’s influence of different styles & rhythms can either confuse you or enchant you but the truth of the matter is that it is a reflection of our different cultures, the diversified world in which we live in today. Her words are a reflection of different feelings that people go through when they are in certain situations within a relationship. As human beings, we sometimes tend to over think certain situations and get blinded by our ego’s. One week we’re in love and the next week we just want to be left alone. Each song carries its own story. Whether she is singing in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, her versatile music speaks of true international quality. Her sweet dreamy voice shimmers through her music and in her latest EP Release titled “EcLeCtic SoUL”, she translucently touches on music of true “soul” from all different walks of life. "Por la musica que sientes dentro del corazon"... Contact Natalie Oliveri:Website: http://www.myspace.com/natalieoliveriEmail Natalie Oliveri: |
