By Jackie Regala-KatigbakWorld-class chanteuse, Lani Misalucha was last heard in Manila doing a duet titled "The Prayer" with no less than mainstream artist, Josh Groban. It could have been any Filipino singer, but we were told that Groban personally handpicked Lani from the other names and artists offered to do the duet. Lani had to do last minute arrangements with her management to be able to be excused from her Flamingo Las Vegas gig to join Groban in the latter's first concert in Manila. Reports have it that indeed, Josh Groban would like to bring Lani along with him on his next concert tour not only in Asia but also here in the USA.
Lani is the only Filipino headliner in Las Vegas whose performance have been widely accepted by music aficionados of different genres. Her performances always receive the nod of approval from Las Vegas entertainment critics. They always say and write that Lani's voice will "surely astound you."
While happily nestled with Noli and and their two daughters in an exclusive home in Las Vegas, Lani finds time in her busy sked to jet set between here and Manila. She can't quite turn her back when offers come from hometown promoters. "I still have my fans back home and I also owe it to them. I love going home and performing for them, especially if it means that they will be getting a glimpse of what I do here in America."
Yes, what might be harder to fathom, is the fact that this chanteuse even finds time for domestic chores. Since family is numero uno on her list of priorities, Lani makes sure she is a wife and a mother first. it might be hard to believe but I have seen Lani at work. Right after her meet-and-greet during their shows at the Flamingo, Lani would whisk her way through her kitchen at home to cook the family's favorite meals. She enjoys preparing family meals from scratch and she is quite a cook. There was even a time, I was at her home and she was busy telling me about her new projects while cleaning a big size fish in the sink. The very down-to-earth Lani is not your fancy showgirl - she is your kind of artist who is naturally gifted with a powerful voice that can be so soothing in delivering love songs, catchy in R & B soul grooves and totally awesome in arias or classical pieces.
Experience Lani and her unique voice and performance come Dec. 16, Sunday, 6 p.m. at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon. The casino is conveniently located across from the premium store outlets in Cabazon - a shopping haven for the Filipinos. This is a chance to watch Lani especially for those who have not seen her perform with the Society of Seven in Las Vegas. Tickets for the Lani show at Morongo Casino are $55 and $75 and for info you may call KATZ at 562-529-8680/ 562-787-8939. The concert is produced by KATZ Entertainment with Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in cooperation with Goldilocks Bakeshops and Restaurants, Seafood City Supermarket, Unistar Foods, Inc. and Energinseng Coffee. It is also brought to you by Superior Paper & Plastics and Ma Sol Trading.
Lani Misalucha And The Society of Seven
When : Sunday Dec 16, 2007 at 6:00 PM
Where :
Morongo Casino Resort and SPA
49500 Seminole Dr
Cabazon , CA 92230
Contact : Katz Telephone: (562) 529-8680
(Ed’s note: Jackie Regala-Katigbak has been writing and doing promotions in the entertainment business since the 1980s. The past two decades saw her columns and articles being published in the Philippines via the Bulletin Today, Manila Standard and Philippine Times Journal. Currently her articles are published by www.Carousel Pinoy.com and in various leading publications in Southern and Northern California. For correspondence, you may send her an email at JackieRegala@ca.rr.com. Thank you.)