MANILA, Philippines - Sitti (photo) celebrates her 10 years in showbiz with a concert titled Ang Aking Awitin on Sept. 16, 8 p.m. at the Music Museum.
Ang Aking Awitin is presented by La Carmela de Boracay. Tickets are priced at P800 (balcony), P1,200 (orchestra side) and P1,500 (orchestra center) and available at TicketWorld (with tel. no. 891-9999), Music Museum (721-6720 and 721-6726) and Backroom office (435-1098).
Sitti’s successful reintroduction of bossa nova in the country has led to the Filipinos’ interest in this kind of genre. She paved the way for the surge of bossa nova CDs and bossa-inspired OPM songs. In her 10 years in showbiz, Sitti has released best-selling albums such as Café Bossa, Sitti Live!, Sitti In The Mix, My Bossa Nova, Contagious and Sitti Sessions.
Sitti’s musical influences include bossa nova artists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Astrud Gilberto and Gal Costa. She never fails to amaze audiences with her cool performance that makes her one of the sought-after artists in corporate and wedding events, out-of-town gigs and shows abroad.
“Time flies so fast. Imagine, I’m already on my 10th year in showbiz. I’m happy and grateful for all the great opportunities that have come my way. I’m grateful to all my fans for their love and support all these years,” says Sitti.
For details, call 435-1108 and 435-1120 or e-mail at backroomtalents@pldtdsl.net.