Luna
Auckland Solo Artist | 1 BAND MEMBER
Auckland based singer-songwriter LUNA blends Spanish and English in her music to showcase elements from both sides of her cultural identity. Her music fuses reggaeton, jazz and RnB and it tells stories of youth and love.
Raised by artistic parents, Luna was continuously encouraged to explore artistic expression and she began singing and dancing at a very young age. Always drawing inspiration from the Latin American music heard in her family home and the popular music on the radio.
“I remember when I was young a typical Saturday morning at my mother’s house always consisted of the loud sound of salsa and merengue with Colombian artists such as Fruko and Joe Arroyo always playing out of the kitchen. This music always had me dancing while I would help my mum with chores around the house.”
After immigrating to New Zealand from Colombia in 1999, Luna’s family maintained the use of their native language, and although Luna moved to New Zealand at the tender age of three, Spanish continues to be a part of Luna’s personal and musical life.
Luna formed her first band at the age of twelve and she began teaching herself guitar to accompany her singing voice. Through her teens she was in multiple bands with long-time friend Violet Kennedy, writing songs together and competing in Smokefree Rockquest and school talent shows.
“Smokefree Rockquest was always the highlight of my school year, I loved being able to be in the same space as so many other musicians, it was so exciting to think that I was competing against musicians that would become the future of New Zealand music.”
Through these musically formative years, Luna listened to Amy Winehouse’ album and Joni Mitchell’s album on repeat. The songwriting styles of these two artists inspired Luna to pursue a career in songwriting.
“I was very drawn to the way that Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse would tell stories of their personal lives in their music through the use of conversational lyrics that were adorned with poetic imagery.”
Videos
SONGS
Sam Smith - Stay with Me
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Dua Lipa - Thinking 'bout You
Coldplay - Yellow
Megan Trainor - Like I'm Gonna Lose You
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Angus and Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane
Troye Sivan - My my my
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Paramore - The Only Exception
Drake - Hold on we’re going home
Disclosure & Sam Smith - Latch
Kings of Leon - Use somebody
Luis Fonsi - Despacito
Michael Jackson - They Way You Make Me Feel
Shawn Mendez - Lost in Japan
Stevie Wonder - Isn’t she lovely
Bob Dylan - To make you feel my love
Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with somebody
Elvis Presley - Can’t help falling in love
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
The Bee Gees - How Deep is Your Love
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Maroon 5 - This Love
Gnarles Barkley - Crazy
Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer
Kanye West and Estelle - American Boy
Ed Sheeran - Barcelona
Bob Marley - Is this Love
Camila Cabello - Havana
Colbie Caillat - Bubbly
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Daft Punk and Pharrell - Get lucky
Bruno Mars - Marry you
Adele - Crazy for you
Alicia Keys - No one
Dua Lipa - New Rules
Michael Jackson - Rock with you
Corinne Bailey Rae - Put your records on
Aretha Franklin - Natural Woman
Justin Bieber - Sorry
Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Consuelo Velasquez - Besame Mucho
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Smokey and effervescent with raw declarations of honesty. Luna’s rasp is reminiscent of a pioneer vocalist, bleeding her heart out in each breath.
- Anzel Singh, Writer, NZ Musician
“With a precise balance between honest lyrics and sensual melodies, Luna is on her way to the foreground of today's music without letting go of her Hispanic roots.”
- Koen Aldershof, lead singer, Odds and Ends
Findaband were super easy to work with from start to finish and I'm so glad I found Luna through them. She was the perfect fit for our unique function. Luna was professional, prompt and lovely to work with. But mostly, she is a phemononal talent with a beautiful voice. She went above and beyond to make our night a success and we are very grateful.
- Amelia, Flock Charitable Trust
Luna was a great fit for our New World Beer & Cider Tasting event, her choice of songs really suited the mood of the event and the guests loved it. She really made the event atmosphere memorable. Thank you Luna, I’m sure we will see you again!
- Claire Klassens, Foodstuffs
Luna blew everyone away with her voice and the arrangements she used. She was so good and we cant wait to have another function to have her play at!
- Aaron Reid, Wedding Anniversary
Luna played at our garden wedding last week and was incredible. She was such a great addition to our canape hour, creating beautiful music for our guests to enjoy. Luna sang our aisle song and it was so magical. Thank you so much!
- Alice Mitchell, Wedding