Local soprano on her way to fame

Our border town soprano is making it big — really big. It was back in 2014, during a State of the City speech by then-Calexico Mayor Bill Hodge, when I heard her voice for the very first time.

Before the official ceremony, all attending the event stood to respectfully honor the flag being carried by the Color Guard.

The Master of Ceremonies then asked the singer to delight us with the Star Spangled Banner.

It took me just a fraction of a second to turn myself, amazed, astonished by that powerful, beautiful voice.

I must admit I felt goose bumps with the interpretation of our nation’s most patriotic song.

While the event moved on, as a reporter, I could not help but wonder who the person’s voice was. Of course I was obligated to interview the artist and share with my Spanish-speaking readers the experience I just passed through.

The interview was arranged days after the ceremony. And just after my questions were answered, I told our Calexican soprano she was going to make it big. And I was not wrong.

Natalia Lozano began singing as an imitation game. Her brother played several music instruments and she just wanted to play in a band, just like her sibling.

Time passed and the then-15year-old singer took some classes. Her teacher told her, her voice was of a soprano and recommended to begin a career in classical music.

As many other artists, the 2010 Bulldog graduate started singing in small venues. On the other side of the border she had performed at the state Cultural Arts Center and the State Theatre. Her hometown has not been the exception as Lozano has taken part in events like the Mariachi Festival.

Years ago, the singer recorded her first locally-produced album calles Nuestro Amor, that included songs like “Don’t cry for me, Argentina” and “Ave Maria,” as well as other songs composed by both Lozano and her brother.

But our seagull had placed her sights on other horizons. As soon as she could, with the support from family and friends, she was able to arrange things in order to develop into a “true artist.”

A few weeks ago, Lozano posted a series of pictures and messages on Facebook in which she told her followers of her very first big recording.

The single “Te dí,” or I gave you in English, will come out for sale on digital platforms and stores beginning Nov. 6. However, four days before the releasing date, followers will be allowed to hear the song on the Oye Tu Radio internet station.

The single was composed by famous Mexican singer and producer Fato, with recordings made in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, in August.

The official release has been scheduled for next month, according to her managing company.

“Thanks everyone for your support,” Lozano said on social media. “I love you a lot.”

Her followers and friends flocked Lozano’s Facebook page wishing her the best in this new endeavor.

And in this, I only have to join in desiring our border soprano great luck, although I doubt she will need it. Her upcoming success will prove that.