Leslie Lugo

Leslie Lugo was born in San Antonio, Texas to a musical family. Her father, Raul Lugo, a Professional Engineer by trade, is also a classical-guitarist. Her mother, Bitsy, and her paternal grandmother would sing at family gatherings. As a baby, Leslie Lugo's first words were sung, not spoken. Instead of the usual "Mama" and "Dada" that most babies utter, Leslie sang "Wild Fire", the two words of a popular song she had heard on the radio. For her amazed parents, this was the first indication that Leslie loved music. While still a baby, Leslie would carry a carrot the same way one holds a microphone, singing and making up song lyrics as she went along. Barely reaching the strings of the guitar as she sang, Leslie, at 5 years old, was already performing for her pre-kindergarten class. Leslie’s first steps in her creative life were developed at a very early age. During her early years, Leslie was The San Antonio and Texas State Winner of Young American Stars. She was a Trophy Winner at the "Talent Showcase" International Model & Talent Association in New York City where she competed against hundreds of singers from all over the world.

At the tender age of sixteen, Leslie Lugo, auditioned and was selected as Lead Vocalist for one of the primer orchestras in Texas, The Ramiro Cervera Orchestra, a San Antonio institution with a 17-piece aggregation of music veterans. She performed locally, throughout Texas, as well as in other states on occasion. Shortly after, while still in High School, she joined a local popular band, a Latino beat ensemble led by veterans of many a top nightclub and rock band. At eighteen years of age, Leslie competed and performed, representing Texas, in the prestigious National OTI (Organizacion de Televisoras Ibero-Americanas) song contest in Miami, Florida. She performed live, via The Univision International TV network, before an estimated 200 million television viewers in 33 countries in the U.S. and Latin America. Leslie was also featured on two telecasts of "Ritmo Internacional", a TV show via the Hispanic Telemundo Network and broadcast from Walt Disney World Pleasure Island in Orlando, Florida.

By the age of 19, Leslie Lugo struck out on her own and formed her own band, entertaining audiences with a variety of English/Spanish music. "The Leslie Lugo Band" has performed in numerous festivals, conventions, concerts and special events, Such as: The Festival Latino and Noche De Gala Festival in Washington, D.C., Mayor's Ball in Denver, Colorado, National El Presidente Latin Music Songwriting Talent Search in Los Angeles, Calif., The Selena World Premier Movie Gala Celebration in San Antonio, Texas, National Council of La Raza National Convention in Dallas, Texas, The Lulac Foundation Achievement Award Ceremony in Houston, Texas and The George Washington Celebration Noche Mexicana, Colonial Ball and Noche De Cabaret in Laredo, Texas. El Camino To Fame, a bilingual National syndicated TV show that utilized the technologies of the Internet, featured Leslie Lugo as Co-Host and was televised from Fiesta Texas Theme Park in San Antonio, Texas.

A noted songwriter, Leslie Lugo has composed and translated songs for many accomplished artists. Her memorable songs and distinctive vocals have been featured on numerous CD projects. Leslie was honored to receive an accolade from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences for her Songwriter Performance on the Grammy Award winning recording, "Said & Done" CD with Flaco Jimenez. She also co-wrote a song featured on the Woody Allen Movie, "Picking Up The Pieces”.
 

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