"Leilasworld" is a world where I celebrate the beauty of our human tapestry, the multicultural elements that are fused into my music, artistry and soul. Unity, Oneness and Connection are at the core of what I write and sing about, but also have songs simply created for sheer joy and no particular "cause".
I do however deeply appreciate and celebrate the color, sound and rhythms of the world and as a result know no other way to put on a live show. I hope that my collection of videos might leave you with an appreciation of different cultures and a sense of pride in your own roots...wherever your from...whoever you are.
These were all shot live at numerous locations, varying times, and under very different conditions, concerts that I was blessed to give once and now have the AMAZING opportunity to share again with you! I hope that they just bring a "smile". Thank you for visiting and may your life be blessed! Leila
Those of you who feel the inner "calling" or "awakening" will know the real truth behind these words, see the real beauty, and feel the love and power they hold. The time is now to realize we are one global family and that if we unravel just one thread...the whole tapestry falls apart. What we do to one, we do to all. I thank you for visiting my page and appreciate you all more than you'll ever know, so this is why I am sharing with you my favorite quote. May it uplift you, honor you and make you feel worthy. May it put a smile on your face...sincerely, Leila
"I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells. I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Integrity, of Wisdom...and of Peace. When you are in that place in you...and I am in that place in me, then we are ONE."
LATEST UPDATES AND NEWS:
After MANY MONTHS of hard work (following 2 years plus of painting and designing) I have finally launched a merchandise line featuring my original acrylic paintings and artwork. I am so excited and honored to have the opportunity to share this other aspect of myself. My work is now available on Fine Art Canvas (Museum Quality) wall art, Poster Prints, both framed and unframed, Ceramic Art Coffee Mugs, Hinged Keepsake Boxes, Art Tiles...whimsical and colorful SHOE ART and lots of "tiny treasures" such as buttons,pins and Collectible Postage!
I am also hard at work designing and planning the launch of a handbag and jewelry line. My goal was and continues to be, to put forth collections that promotes peace, love, self empowerment and celebrate cultural diversity.
Below you will find a mini portable "Leila Store" containing links to my various stores and gifts. May it uplift you and inspire and thank you all so much for the love and support!
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Special Store SPOTLIGHT - Original Canvas SHOE ART by Leila
Loaded with concert pics, photoshoots, video and EVERY song released to date including store links. NEW CD is almost finished! (Soul Ascension) pre-release tracks are now on sale at Soundclick. If you prefer a tiny transparent MICRO MINI player for your site or page, you can grab the little guy on the left of my page...enjoy and thanks in advance!
FEATURED VIDEO - "Change" - A song to eliminate racism
visit: ONENESS.ORG MY thanks and my love to all the photographers who donated their beautiful photos for my video.
SPECIAL thanks to my friend, Leona Lim, LEONALIM.COM whose photos not only appeared in the video, but whose beautiful photo of the LOTUS flower is featured on the bottom left hand side of my videos...
To my co-writers K.C Porter and Francesca Richard for blessing my life... and to Oneness for the opportunity and for all they stand for!
ABOUT LEILA
Leila pronounced (Lay-la) is a multi talented, multilingual artist/songwriter that has the capability of reaching many different cultures and crossing many musical genres. A truly international artist, she was born in Argentina to Spanish parents, grew up in Barcelona and Valencia Spain and later moved to Canada.
Embracing Soul, R&B and Latin rhythms with "World" undertones in a style that is smooth, sultry and warm, Leila's sound is a soulful, seamless combination of passionate rhythms, percolating grooves, steamy, sensual vocals and romantic flamenco guitar.
Her independently released debut, “Of Life” with tracks recorded in both English and Spanish has resulted in a huge worldwide fan base! Recently voted best R&B artist on Cyberstation U.S.A. an online radio station with an audience of over 2 million listeners, Leila has also made the
top of every online music site she can be found on resulting in numerous features/interviews.
These include, the late MP3.com, (above numerous major label artists) and other sites as follows with:
* 1, 2 & 3 on the R&B chart
* 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the Soul chart
* 1 on the Latin/Pop charts
* 1 in Spiritual/Easy Listening
* 1 on the World Fusion chart
* 2 in the pop/love songs chart
* 16 on MP3.com Overall TOP 40 chart above 100,000 songs in all genres
* 1 on Soundclick
* 5 and 6 on Garageband
* The top 5 best rated R&B songs - Digizaar
* 6 out of the top 10 in DIGITAL SALES - Digizaar
* 5 out of the top 10 best rated World/Latin songs - Digizaar
* 1 on Sonic Garden
**Charts are compiled from: most requested, most streams, digital sales, best rated, most added to playlists and song page traffic/hits!**
TELEVISION PLACEMENTS:
Her music has been featured on “The Young And The Restless” “Days Of Our Lives” “All My Children” HBO’s “Soulfood” series, “90210” and several made for tv movies including “They Call Me Sir” starring Michael Clark Duncan of “The Green Mile”
LIVE PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:
She has opened up in concert for Latin Grammy winners Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gisele, Charlie Zaa and Tony Vega at Mohegan Sun Arena and had the opportunity to perform at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch after receiving an invitiation to perform in order to help raise money for The Make A Wish Foundation.
Leila has also performed at The Globe Theatre (Univeral Studios) Hollywood, honoring the legendary Jim Henson and with her exciting Afro/Latin/Funk band and 11 dancers Leila has also appeared at BB King Blues Club - Foxwoods Resort and Casino and Summerfest 2006 to packed audiences!
Leila was also recently chosen as one of only 40 up and coming writers invited to attend the "Oneness Songwriter Summit" with such industry greats as Narada Michael Walden, MOTOWN LEGEND Lamont Dozier and KC Porter (of Santana, Toni Braxton and Ricky Martin fame) The song entitled "Change" co-written by Leila, K.C. and Frankie Richard (who has written for Patti Labelle) was recently released on the Oneness compilation CD entitled "Songs Of Hope And Unity," which features among others, Malik Yusef and Carl Thomas. Available at www.cdbaby.com/oneness
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO HEAR LEILA'S SONGS LOG ONTO HER OFFICIAL WEBSITES:
A collection of extremely loving, beautiful and uplifting videos that I hope will lift your hearts and spirits as they have mine. Love is not just a nice word, it is the very core and source of energy that creates us and we need as much of it in the world as we can...A heartfelt THANK YOU, to all who recommended and submitted these videos...blessing to all, Leila
WHY THE WORLD IS STILL A BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Children....musicians...artists...everyday heroes making a differance. YES. There are still many reasons to laugh, love and have hope. I am committed to seeing the beauty that is still here and surrounds us everyday. May you find the "rainbows" in your life! lovingly, Leila
I SUPPORT THIS
Musicians making a differance. People believing in their own divinity. Myspacers whose pages promote LOVE. Simple everyday people with extraordinary hearts. Your right to be FABULOUS irregardless of religious views, race, gender, age, physical appearance, sexual preference, financial status or geographic location. I support Mother Earth. I support us. Leila
We are just sending out a message of hope. Please try to help in the cause.
Go to our website for the projects we support, info, or just watch the video to understand. We can all make a difference in this world of need if we just try.
We wish thank you for all the kindness, help, and support you have most graciously given to Airborne, the multi-cultural contemporary jazz group from New Haven, CT USA. Airborne the proclaimed Musical Peacemakers of Contemporary Jazz.
Winds of Change - The New CD by Airborne the Musical Peacemakers of Contemporary Jazz - Sends Out a Inspirational Message of Hope
Check out the Music Samples ,Video, and Reviews of new CD Winds of Change
'Tis the Day; Merry Christmas to you and yours, wishing nothing but the BEST on this day, up into the New Year! Positivity is the GREATEST gift you can pass along, so strive for the stars and I assure something GREAT will come!
I want to wish you a Happy and Safe New Year. May the new year bring all your Dreams and Wishes to light. I pray for you that Piece, Love and Light prosper throughout your life and Blessings rain down on you from heaven.
GreAt nightly sound now..here4me.. welcome mynewfriend LEILA nice verynice meet you space & ifUwont whenUwont whereUwont relaxin''' & enjoy listen to my piano improvisations (preferabilly at the night with the greatmoon) or afrojazz traks (preferabilly...ifUwont whenUwont whereUwont... love&love&magic PP
What it do Sherbie!!!! How've you been???? I miss uuu and Bobbi!!! I just checked my email and read your message.......I'm gonna respond tomorrow!!! We definitely gotta talk!! It's been way too long!! Newayz, I'll be in touch tomorrow ok!!! God bless you and Bobbi and thanx for bein' such a great friend for soo many years!!!! If it weren't for you and Bobbi, I don't know what I'd be doin' right now!!!.....Kmelz-3rd lane music/Jive records
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