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Laura Pausini Launches American Tour

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Laura Pausini, International pop singer is launching her North and South American tour this month. You may initially think of her as an Italian pop singer if you are Italian speaking but to Laura she describes herself as International as she is fluent in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, English and French. She was born on May 16, 1974 in Solarolo, Ravenna in Italy's region of Emilia Romagna. The raven haired beauty started her career 15 years ago. In 1993 she took part in the widely popular Sanremo Festival in the New Artists category with the song "La Solitudine" and won first prize. This was the launching pad to her musical career. She signed onto Warner Music Italy and produced "Laura Pausini" in 1993 which proved to be a success in Italy. Laura is not only a natural born singer she is a passionate songwriter. During our interview, she exuded a tremendous amount of energy and passion. A passion that she channels through her music.

Over the past successful years she crossed over into the Latino market producing a Spanish version of "Laura Pausini" which became an instant hit. She became an icon in Spanish speaking countries around the world. This encouraged her to translate more singles and albums into Spanish. A winner of many awards such as the 2006 Grammy award for Best Latin Pop Album, Laura's feels that her true reward is connecting with her fans.

When asked about her brief venture into the North American market in 2001, she described her experience as rather strange. She was pressed by the record company to create an English speaking album and she did so willingly as she was eager to cross over into the English speaking market. "From the Inside" album was born and labeled a pop album with influences of rock; a style that she loves and was very comfortable with. To her dismay, "Surrender" a single off the album was released as a dance remix which made her reach #1 on the Billboard dance chart. An accomplishment that most would celebrate, Laura felt cheated and considered it a betrayal to the United States as she felt her English speaking audience deserved better. "I wanted to enter the American music scene as the Laura that I am with the same honesty and integrity that I use in all my music in Europe and South America. I did not approve of this. As one might think that I would cherish success in any form; that is not me. I am all about my music and my music is an extension of who I am."

Would she ever consider producing another English speaking album? She replied, "It took me a year in advance to prepare for the American launch eight years ago and I am not sure if I can commit to that at this stage of my career ... but it is my wish to enter the American market again as me and through my music that I want to share with you all." She is ending her tour on October 25, 2009 at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut. She hopes to spend a few days in New England and visit Boston with her boyfriend who incidentally is her producer. She has visited Boston on a promotional tour and loves it very much. Boston holds special meaning for Laura and her boyfriend as well, who purchased his very first guitar in Boston. Laura ended the interview cheerfully and very excited to begin her tour and very eager to have the opportunity to relax in New England at the end of it. "It is my dream to visit beautiful New England especially Boston a place that I hold dear to my heart."

As for her performance she will be singing in her native Italian and Spanish along with a few songs in English. She considers this show as a journey through her life compiling songs from each album throughout her career. It will be like a diary of her life and Laura, being the person that she is, doesn't mind sharing it with you.

Laura Pausini will be performing on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. For more information and tickets, please call 1-732-521-5221 or log onto www.ticketmaster.com. For further information about Laura Pausini log onto www.laurapausini.com.



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