Surianne Dalmedo, known as Surianne, is a

Gibraltarian The Gibraltarians (Spanish: ''gibraltareños'', colloquially: '' llanitos'') are an ethnic group native to Gibraltar, a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance to the Mediterran ...

international singer and songwriter of acoustic

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...

/Rock/

Flamenco Flamenco (), in its strictest sense, is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and ...

music. Described as "''la niña del sur''" ( es, link=no, girl of the South) her music style is derived from a blend of various cultures;

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and

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, inspired by

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s, strongly influenced by the

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of acoustic guitar sounds and driving

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rhythms. On 8 March 2017, Surianne was honoured as being one of seven most successful women of Gibraltar in celebration to International Women's Day.

Career

Her single "Stronger Than Before" entered the iTunes UK Top 100 Latino songs at No. 56 on 25 January 2011. She continued her work as an Ambassador for London-based charity Hestia Housing & Support, organising music workshops and events and promoting Hestia's Domestic Violence services. In 2016, she released an experimental new single "Hold On", produced by Mikki Nilsen and music video produced by

Paul Isola Breed 77 (pronounced "Breed Seven-Seven") is an Gibraltarian rock band. The band was formed in 1996 and perform a combination of alternative metal, rock, and flamenco. Origin Breed 77 comes from the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. O ...

from Gibraltar rock band Breed77. In 2010, Surianne formed part of a Reggaeton project and worked with British record producer and composer Jay Singh (known for the hit single "Dare La La La" which he co-wrote and produced for

Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is ...

's tenth studio album, going top 10 in most countries worldwide) co-writing a track called "Amor". In 2016, Latino artist Jesse Medeles releases "Amor" as his second single after reaching No. 1 on the Top 20 National Latin Dance Charts across the U.S. with his first single "Sucia". Surianne has performed alongside artists such as Yazz,

Nate James Nathaniel James Speas, known as Nate James, (born 15 September 1979 in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England) is an English singer-songwriter. James released his debut soul album '' Set the Tone'' in 2005 which won him two MOBO Nominations for Best Newc ...

John Adeleye ''The X Factor'' is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. The seventh series started on ITV on 21 August 2010 and ended on 12 December 2010. The series saw the creation of the boy band One Direction, from boys who ...

, David Jordan,

Suzanne Vega Suzanne Nadine Vega ( Peck; born July 11, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter best known for her folk-inspired music. Vega's music career spans almost 40 years. She came to prominence in the mid-1980s, releasing four singles that entered the ...

Steve Balsamo Steve Balsamo is a Welsh singer and songwriter, best known for playing the lead role in the London production of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' during the mid-1990s. He performs as a member of several bands and is also a successful songwriter. He is ...

, Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band, Breed77, Spencer Kennedy,

Natalie McCool Natalie Hannah McCool is an English singer-songwriter and musician. She first became recognised when she won a Yamaha-sponsored national songwriting competition judged by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. While at university, she received a one-t ...

, Gak Jonze amongst others. In April 2017, Surianne co–wrote with producer Terry Shaughnessy, "We Are As One", a song that celebrates unity in diversity and became the official anthem for the second annual United Nationalities Marbella Summit organised by Marbella NOW TV, that took place on 25 April 2017, in Marbella. In April 2019, Surianne is invited to perform as a guest artist, alongside singer

Yazz Yazz (born Yasmin Evans; 19 May 1960) is an English pop singer, who remains perhaps best known for her 1988 UK number one single " The Only Way Is Up". Some of her records are credited to Yazz and the Plastic Population. Career Yazz was born ...

, for the E17 BOY Productions young talent singer songwriter competition in Marbella in association with Warrior Film Promotions and Warrior Global Media. On 7 December 2019, Surianne performed with her band 'Levanter Breeze' at the 7th Gibraltar International Jazz Festival at St. Michaels Cave, supporting Italian saxophonist Stefano Di Battista. She also performed in the 4th and 5th edition of the festival as part of the 'One Night Only... The Jazz Club'. On 28 December 2019, Surianne was runner up in the annual Gibraltar singer-songwriter competition held at the Rock on the Rock Club, Gibraltar.

Personal life

Surianne, although not married, is partner of the lead singer of Gibraltarian rock band Breed77,

. They have been together since 2000.

References

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* {{Authority control Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Gibraltarian songwriters Gibraltarian guitarists 21st-century British guitarists 21st-century women guitarists