AMANDA MARTINEZ

Born in Canada to a Mexican father and South African mother, Amanda Martinez grew up in a music-loving household. Although she spent her early years studying classical piano and ballet, she took another path in life. But after a year as an Associate Director of Finance at one of Canada’s leading banks, she made the decision to leave and pursue music professionally, full-time. Amanda is now a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections: Bossanova Around the World, Latin Dreamland and most recently, Café Latino. Her third and latest CD Mañana was helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón and was released in 2013. Limón, whose production credits include acclaimed singers such as Buika, Mariza and Diego read more...