Carmelo luggeri biography

Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, in , as Pauline Matthews, under her stage name of Kiki Dee, she began her incredible musical journey by singing with local dance bands, and after being spotted by a record company scout in , Kiki was signed as a solo artist to Fontana Records. In Kiki became the first British artist to be signed by Tamla Motown, releasing an album on the label in the same year.

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During this period Kiki recorded two albums produced by Elton and started song writing for the first time. It also enjoyed a 4-week run at No. The song was intended as an affectionate pastiche of the Tamla Motown style, notably the various duets recorded by Marvin Gaye and singers such as Tammi Terrell and Kim Weston. Appearing in the show for over two years, Kiki received an Olivier Award nomination in in the Best Actress in a Musical category for her performance.

Over the last 25 years, Kiki and Carmelo have successfully toured extensively with their unique acoustic-based show. They began experimenting with Asian instruments and multilayered sound textures resulting in a groundbreaking and haunting album that challenged and stretched their talents fully. It has proved popular with their fans as a memento of their live interpretations today as their sound has progressed and broadened from pin drop silence to rock mayhem!

Over the years Kiki and Carmelo have learned to be at home in every variation of venue from small village halls to The Albert Hall and everything in between.. Sharing an evening with two artists the pair love and respect,Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace and collaborating with one of their inspirations Jane Siberry ……. Kiki and Carmelo feel so happy and privileged to have had such a successful collaboration and look forward to more musical adventures including their first ever Australian tour this summer….