"A pure talent with truly charismatic intuition that is able to transmit everything in a word, in a note, in a look so profound that it materializes in the soul to stay there as a joyous witness of something unforgettable."

 

Seeds of Joy

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Biography

Marivana was born and grew up in Italy, in the Deep South of Italy where the sun gives an extra warm and bright meaning to everything. She sings and composes in Italian, English and Spanish; since she was very young everybody that had the oportunity to listen her voice and her compositions knew that she had a special gift, the gift of talent, an incredible talent. She was born with a rich, natural, and wonderful voice, 100% perfect pitch, and a totally natural ability to create vibrant and passionate melodies. At age of four Marivana composed her first song and at six she won her first music contest. Nobody could believe that the author of so strong and original music could be so young.

Marivana left Palermo with her family and grew up in Naples where she studied at the University and received her first masters in Sociology. She also sang in many different bands as lead singer. Marivana then moved to Milan gaining yet another master's degree in fine arts. There she started her recording career.

Marivana sang in the Arena di Verona in the same theatre where only the greatest artist of all times sang, such as Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas left their immortal marks. Between her many talents she also had a natural flair for acting. She was still a child when they chose her to appear in the movie "C'era una Volta" staring Sofia Loren and Omar Shariff. She also worked along side such silver screen greats as Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale in the movie "la pelle" with director Liliana Cavani, and in She also was the female protagonist of the musical "La banca dei sogni" performed in Milan.

A love at first sigth change her destiny .She met a Latin American man while on holiday in Miami Beach and this totally changed her life. She married shortly after and had a wonderful little girl named Luelle. To take care of her daughter she decided to only compose until Luelle was older. So began her success in the USA market where Marivana achieved many out standing hits, especially in the Latin American market. She composed hundreds of songs many of which have been number one on charts all over the world, like "Anuncio Clasificado" recorded by many artists and made number one for 8 straight weeks performed by Willie Rosario (Sonotone). "Anuncio Clasificado" was in the top of Billboard charts for 39 consecutive weeks becoming one of the most incredible hits in the history of salsa, and creating new horizons in this field.

Last album of Marta Sancez of Spain include 2 of Marivana songs already considered hits :"No te quiero mas" and Soccorro excell in this production

Last album of Valeria Lynch of Argentina include others two perls of Marivana inspiration :"Vez" and "Aviso Classificado".

The famous mexican musical legend Jose' Jose' recorded a tune of her in the next album the title is still under top secret will be soon known

Maria Conchita Alonso, Lourdes Robles, Wilkins of Puerto Rico, Lissette Alvarez are only a few names of the many artists that have recorded her songs.

In Argentina Her song "Estupidos" went triple platinum.

She also won a BMI award as author for the song "Cara de angel" performed by Jolandita Monje.

Marivana has worked with many of international most famous musicians and producers like Rudy Perez, Jorje Luis Piloto, Pablo Manavello, Rodolfo Castillo, KC Porter, Riccardo Eddy, Ed Calle, Lester Mendez, Oscar Salas,Mario Gil ,Dennis Nieves and many, many others.

When Luelle became older and sufficiently independent Marivana decided to start singing again. She entered an international singing competition in New York and won with a land slide victory, confirming her incredible performing abilities bringing down the house once again. Marivana is constantly exploring new evolutive creative ways to surprise her fans  ...

Feel the music of Marivana is an exciting experience to not be missed....

Music and Lyrics ; Marivana , Publishing Marivana Music inc. 

For further information please visit The Art Temple

THIS RECORDING IS DEDICATE TO SANFORD AND DOLORES ZIFF that give me the opportunity to participate in the 609 event  this June 9th, 2005

Very special thanks to Reginald Nicolson , Gus  NOGUERA and All the wonderful members of THE ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA which I would love to record my next record with (including OBOE...)

I like to knowledge Cristian Valencia for the distinguished and remarkable support he have been able to give me in so short time making possible to the musicians to read and play my music ...

My last appreciation is for my mother Angela ,my father Luigi ,my two brothers Emanuele and Fabio and my precious daughter Luelle ...   which love inspire me constantly to create and spread allover "SEEDS OF JOY".

We appreciate your donations that help to support our concerts, our recordings, and
THE ART TEMPLE multimedia arts palace in Miami Beach.

For booking and publishing email marivana@marivana.com