Raquela
Birth nameRaquela Jean Lopez Burt
Born (1965-03-31) March 31, 1965 (age 59)
Concord, California, United States
GenresDance-pop, House Music, Electronica, Jazz, Musical theatre
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, recording artist, record producer, voice teacher Owner of Raquela Entertainment
Years active1999–present (singer)
LabelsISV Entertainment, CAPP Records, Hot Mix 5 Records, Amathus, House of Pride (HOP) Music, RE Music
WebsiteOfficial Website

Raquela born Raquela Jean Lopez Burt is an American electronic dance/pop singer-songwriter and musical theatre performer.

Biography

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Raquela began singing at 7 years old. She study Opera at Biola University (La Mirada, Ca). Raquela later studied Music and Theater[1] at University of California, Irvine. Raquela was endorsed into two California Proclamations for her civil duties as the first Mexican American crowned, "Miss Orange County"[2] (Miss California / Miss America Organization). Raquela has been seen playing major roles on several Broadway (New York City) Musical stages.[3]

Early career

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Broadway/Musical Theater Career: The Acid Queen (Gypsy) in "The Who's Tommy"[4] Julie in the revival musical, "Show Boat"[5] Off-Broadway "Bat Boy: The Musical". Originated the roles of Ruthie Taylor, Ned and Young Meredith.

Charts and awards

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Year Title Chart Weeks on Chart Peak Position
2007 "Nothing More To Give", Produced by Mickey Oliver Billboard Dance Club Play|Billboard "Break-Out" Hot New Club Play 16 22
2008 "Drums", (from, "Working the Mix"), Water Music Dance, Produced by Chris Panaghi Billboard Dance Club Play|Billboard Dance Club Play 8 15
2010 "Tell It To My Heart” (Raquela's most notable cover), ISV Entertainment, Produced by Jason Matthew and Cary August DJ Times National Dance/Crossover 28 20
2010 "Summertime", HOP Music, co-writer: Michael Cerchiai DJ Times National Dance/Crossover 29 9
2017 "These Tears", Raquela Entertainment, co-writter: Xavier Jose Toscano DJ Times National Dance/Crossover 23 7

Discography

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Singles, Remixes & EPs

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Title Release Date
Here We Go Again 2004 (Feb)
Balearic Phonk 2005 (Apr)
Falling 2005 (Apr)
This Fire Of Yours 2005 (Nov)
Your Clothes 2006 (Jul)
Nothing More To Give 2007 (Nov)
Drums 2008 (May)
Why Can't You Believe In Me 2010 (Jul)
Tell It To My Heart (Ranked overall at #12 in the US) 2010 (Dec)
Summertime 2015 (Apr)
These Tears 2017

References

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  1. ^ Lifestyle & Arts (26 August 2014). The Elk Grove Citizen. Herburger Publications, Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  2. ^ Interview with “Raquela” Billboard Hit Sensation - by Shane Phoenix (9 April 2013). Hotspots Magazine. Hotspots Media.
  3. ^ San Francisco Bay Times (2013). "Raquela". San Francisco Bay Times.
  4. ^ Raquela - by Kippy Marks (2 December 2014). sfbaytimes. Bent Share Entertainment, LLC.
  5. ^ "Show Boat" (Mar 11, 1997 - Dec 06, 1998) (1998). "ibdb". ibdb.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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Category:1965 births Category:Living people Category:American singer-songwriters Category:American women singers Category:American dance musicians Category:American pop singers Category:Hi-NRG musicians Category:American house musicians Category:Miss America delegates