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Ria

Ria Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Latin / Pop / Soul

    Location MIAMI, Florida, Un

    Profile Views: 15638

    Last Login: 7/7/2011

    Member Since 7/17/2008

    Website www.riamusiconline.com

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    SINGER/SONGWRITER RIA ROCKED MELISSA ETHERIDGE'S WORLD—NOW SHE ROCKS OURS WITH A DIVERSE DEBUT ALBUM FEATURING SOFT POP, R&B POP WITH ATTITUDE, DANCE AND LATIN GROOVES Several years ago when singer/songwriter Ria was a student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, she had a chance to perform for Melissa Etheridge at Matthews Arena in Boston at an event where the famed singer earned her doctorate from the school. Running into Ria after Ria had done her number, Etheridge exclaimed "You rocked my world!" With the release of Ria's self titled independent debut, it's our turn—but, musically, the Colombian born, Miami raised performer is doing a lot more than rocking. Her multi-faceted collection includes tracks that range from soft pop to what she calls "R&B pop with an attitude and bluesy melodies," dance pop and, drawing on her own cultural influences and her Miami background, Latin pop. Etheridge isn't the only major Grammy winning artist to find herself enthralled with Ria's powerhouse voice and onstage charm. While still at Berklee, Ria opened a show in New Haven, Connecticut for jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, and later sang background and lead vocals in a show by salsa great Ruben Blades. Ria's intimate, inspirational ballad "Change"—which she wrote after recording the initial tracks for her album—got a lot of buzz in South Florida during the 2008 election cycle, and she was invited to perform it at a kickoff event for Hispanics for Obama in Miami, an LGBT private fundraiser, an event for Congressional candidate Annette Taddeo and various regional Latin TV shows. It was also played on Air America. Ria has performed live at numerous venues throughout South Florida including the Miami Botanical Gardens, Commodore Plaza at Coconut Grove, the Hard Rock Caf� in Bayside, Klutch & Passions Nightclub, Florida Marlin's Sunlife Stadium, the Gulfstream Casino and just recently at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL where Ria was selected to PERFORM & OPEN SIDE-STAGE for JOHN MAYER on the last stop of his Battle Studies Summer Tour 2010. "Alright," the infectious, laid back first single from Ria's album about overcoming loss, is currently on the list of Top 20 songs being considered for performance on the 2010 Lilith Fair tour. The song has already hit the airwaves and has become very popular online, where Ria's fan base is growing in the U.S., South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Asia. One of the few songs she has written starting on the piano, Ria wrote most of the song with a different chorus for a class assignment at Berklee—and she fleshed it out with the help of her songwriting teacher. Ria likes to mention two other tracks that offer a glimpse into the project's exciting diversity. She wrote the Latin flavored pop tune "Queens of the Night" poolside, thinking about women just wanting to get out, have fun, and have a night to themselves. "Club Zombie" is a cleverly titled dance track featuring Ria's soulful, Sade-ish vocal that was inspired by the "male predators" that make it their mission to sweep women off their feet; Ria winks at them as if to say, we're wise to your game, we're just playing along. "I'm really excited about the album finally coming out and the opportunity to play more live shows in different venues and cities," says Ria. "It's great to be able to show people who I am and what I am about. As an artist, my value is based on my ability to connect to the audience, to make people feel what I am singing. If you're making that emotional connection, you can transcend concerns about perfect technique and more importantly, create something everlasting between yourself and the fans."

  • Members

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  • Influences

    Sade, Tina Turner, LeAnne Rimes, Sarah McClaclan, Norah Jones, Melissa Ethridge, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston (back in the day), Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Al Green, Nina Simone, Jackie Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Journey, Celia Cruz, Selena, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Toto la Momposina and soooo many more...

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Member Since:

July 17, 2008

Members:

Influences:

Sade, Tina Turner, LeAnne Rimes, Sarah McClaclan, Norah Jones, Melissa Ethridge, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston (back in the day), Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Al Green, Nina Simone, Jackie Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Journey, Celia Cruz, Selena, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Toto la Momposina and soooo many more...
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  • Modern Day Pirate Video…

    Ria Live @ Fiesta on Flagler
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys_TsK4upUQ

    2 years ago
  • Rhyme Asylum


    What's good?


    Check it out...




    Peace and Blessings!


    2 years ago
  • Rockitcon Musicians Con…

    Thank you! We hope to see you at Rockitcon Musicians Conference!

    3 years ago
  • Daniel Nordqvist

    Welcome as my friend !
    Its very nice to get you as my new friend.
    Have a Lovely Friday !

    Hugs Dan

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    CHERRYDESIRES.COM

    3 years ago
  • XRadio XMcorp.

    Hi Ria,
    I hope you come to Las Vegas soon, I would love to have you come in for an onsite interview. Have you submitted your music for radio play on XRadio.biz?

    If you havent, Please submit it in mp3 format to Interviews@xradio.biz

    We have a free concert coming up soon. Check it out!

    Sincerely

    Lily Chavez

    Staff Producer

    3 years ago
  • Daniel Nordqvist

    HELLO ITS FRIDAY !!!

    Muuuahhhhhhhh Dan    

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    3 years ago
  • Tony DiLorenzo





    Hi Ria,

    I just wanted to let you and your friends know about my latest project.

    BUCKS FOR A CURE
    What would you pay to crush Cancer? What would you pay to crush Alzheimer's?

    GO TO CD BABY AND DOWNLOAD "THE SUN AND THE SEA" AND YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TO CANCER AND ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH. 

    It doesn't mater if you love the song or hate it – JUST DOWNLOAD IT – because every buck brings us closer to a cure. With the click of a mouse you can help fund research that could put an end to these devastating diseases.

    Proceeds from sales of “The Sun And The Sea” will go to the Alzheimer’s Association and American Cancer Society.

    DOWNLOAD "THE SUN AND THE SEA"

    All The Best,

    Tony DiLorenzo

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    3 years ago
  • Robert Mason

    Hi Ria, it was great to run into you last week in Dania. You sounded great. I am playing a show with my friend Paul Sprawl (from California) on Friday February 19th in Davie, from 7-9.30 pm. The cover is just $5 and Paul is a genius musician. Also you might like the venue, Stage 84, a great place to play. Please come to Stage 84 and check out the gig if you can, and tell any friends you have about it. I hope to see you again in the near future.
    Robert 

    3 years ago
  • Daniel Nordqvist

    Lovely Music !
     Hugs Dan/

    3 years ago
  • BDJ™The Music Producer

    Ms.Ria
    Wussapnin,fam?

    I appreciate your acceptance!

    I'm enjoying your music! Keep up the excellent work!
    Please feel free to come through anytime.

    Mad love & continuing success,peace...ya fam in tha Bamaz



    -BDJ

    3 years ago
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