Miss Lu? Who? Luciana........ "Sensually Breathtaking...
Seductively Captivating....." These are just a few words that
describes the Soulful Singer/Songwriter. Her sound is so unique it
is been said "she was blessed with a soulful sound that could
tantalize your ear drums with sure delight....." Born and raised in
Chicago IL., Luciana Marcia Maria Fleming resided in Rockford IL.,
for seven years before moving to the Georgia area to pursue a
career in the Music Entertainment Field. This Urban, R&B,
Neo/Soul-Singer/Songwriter has a deep appreciation for the harmonic
Foundations and express that in her music vocally. As a songwriter
she has been developing her writing skills since the age of 15, "I
knew I had to create just the right music blend in order to set
myself aside form the many other artist already out, I'd like to
think that my vocals express the emotions of the lyrics I write"
says the Soulful artist. Music was considered to be the one thing
that shielded her from life's adverse situations, being said that,
her writing skills continued to improve as a result of self
healing, her lyrics became biography's of her life, hopes and
dreams. Luciana has a very diverse interest in all musical
backgrounds, Songwriters and artists from all genre's of music has
influenced her to continue creating and feeding the drive that
keeps her going. From Songwriters like Diane Worwick and Baby Face,
to new Songwriting artists such as Pink, Melisa Carlton, Eryka
Badu, and Jill Scott, "They Creatively opened boundaries of unique
Storytelling" says the Singer/songwriter. When speaking about music
Luciana express..."Even though I'm still new to the music world, as
it is constantly changing...I'd like to think that I've been
preparing for the moment when I'm finally embraced in the arms of
the music industry" The Chicago native has had two years of vocal
training, which helped form her unique sound, and later with the
move to Rockford IL. Luciana began her journey as a backup singer
(3yrs.) for a Rockford band called, Bea Brady rock-n-soul revue
(now known as Bellinia). The group help to craft and master her
talents opening solo spots, and features. The Band performed at
local nightclubs, private parties, weddings and casinos, Giving her
the opportunity to performed in a variety of places In and around
Illinois that include; Rockford, Chicago, Palatine, and Joliet, it
also includes Indiana, and Michigan. "Rockford formed a door of
information" says the Soulful-Singer/Songwriter, after departing
with the band she continued to peruse a career in music by creating
a female group called "Focus". Focus was a project that had her
full involvement which added lyrics and vocals from the
Singer/Songwriter, but the group never made it past studio
recordings, and parted ways. Still driven, Luciana set out as a
Solo artist, networking with other local musicians in the area
giving her more opportunities to perform, she later then worked on
her first locally generated album..."Open Mic Night" (2002) Which
created a buzz in the Rockford music area.. In April of 2003
Luciana was recognized for her Singing and Songwriting abilities
when she received Rockford’s RAMI (Rockford
Annual Music Industry) Award... for Composer of the year, the album
"Open Mic Night" also earned her a Nomination for Album of the year
opening up yet more opportunities for appearances on cable network
TV, features in newspaper articles, and interviewed by the media
concerning her talent, it also gave the opportunity to be featured
in a few local T.V. commercials one of which for the Rockford's
Semi Pro basketball team called the..."Rockford Lighting", the
other for "Studio Zoom" a Local studio helping unsigned artist gain
knowledge in the music industry. It also landed her more
performance appearances at places such as... "The Booker T.
Washington Fair" (Booker Fest 3yrs.), "The National Black Women
League" (The Black Family Reunion),"The United Way foundation" (in
Rockford IL.) and for two years Luciana has performed in the
"Juneteenth celebration", Opening up regular Performances with
Rockford's well known local band "The Missing Links" whom she
performs the On The Water Front" Festival (2004 &2007) with
Luciana has also been affiliated with another well known musicians
in the Rockford area such as Jazz saxophonist "Harlan Jefferson and
the So So Tight Crew" and "Play Ray Productions" The Soulful windy
city native has yet another craft that she has been perfecting
since high school... "Theater" "I have always had a passion for the
arts, doing theater was a way for me to jump out of my skin so to
speak and become someone else with out judgment". The majority of
her co-staring roles as an actor of a comedic nature helped to
expand her creative stage offerings. Luciana's theatrical
productions includes plays such as... "C.A.D.A.A.B" (Car A Driver
And A Bottle) (May 1992) "The Family Man" (June-July 2000) "The
Follies Stepin Out" (June-Aug. 2003) "Shake Rattle And Roll"
(June-Sept. 2004) "Cats" (May-Aug. 2006) "Church Fight" (June 2006)
"Mrs. Bob Cratchits's Wild Christmas Binge" (July 2006) "Anton In
Show Business" (Sept. 2006) "In The Follies Stepin Out....RAMI
winner Luciana belts out a medley of I'm so excited with burning
hot vocals. Then she shares a lovely duet of unforgettable, and in
a special comedic rendition of James Brown's I feel Good, Luciana
makes this scene an absolute stitch, as the scene rolls into the
1940's with the song Keeping Out Of Mischief it is truly known that
she has the assurance of a star."- Victor R. Yehling (Rockford
Registered Star)
The combination, with the additional song styling of RAMI award
winner Luciana, who can handle absolutely every music genre known
What a fabulous soulful voice; and this show contains most of
them.- Bill Beard (Belvidere Republican)
"Luciana adds a special zest to Shake Rattle and Roll and displays
a wonderful talent for interpreting lyrics her voice so smooth and
alluring..." - Edith McCauley (The Rock River Times)
"Luciana's involvement with Mrs.Bob Crotchet's Wild Christmas Binge
was impeccable comedic, and her timing with the other actors was
creatively wonderful."- Edith McCauley (The Rock River Times)
"I heard a sample or two of projects that Luciana has worked on
while being involved with Studio Zoom, and the product was amazing.
I previewed a performance video that included a duet with Luciana
and fellow "zoomer" Antwan Tobias doing one of Luciana's pieces:
"All Guys Are The Same" Although neither musicians has former
performance training, the dynamic between the two was full of
energy and love for music. Luciana's voice is deep, rich, soulful
and confident, and her enunciation is clear and trained."- Molly
Fleming (The Rock River Times)
Luciana would like to continue her involvement in theatrical
productions as well as enter into a career in the music industry
... "Performing is always a passions that I enjoy and I hope the
future will open the doors of success in my long journey ahead...."
While the multi-talented artist isn't hung up on genre labels she
hopes to find a place to stand out among other Singer/Songwriters
in the industry as she leaves a mark of shear talent behind.
