I want to touch the world!

Gita Blakeney Saltus, “Bermuda’s Lady of Song”, delivers an infusion of several genres of music, with jazz at its core. She draws from a variety of truly talented influences, which are reflected in her developed stage presence, vocal control, and versatility. These influences, a combination of traditional jazz singers and contemporary stylists include the legendary Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn, Gladys Knight, Sade and Barbara Streisand. Gita has been performing professionally both locally and internationally for over 30 years and is well known in the entertainment arena in Bermuda for her unique style and sultry tone. With two critically acclaimed albums, she is a three- time recipient of the Best of Bermuda Award in the category of entertainer, the recipient of 2008 VIP Excellence Award. She was also featured on the CDs, “Inside my Mind” by Vic Glazer, and “Christmas in Bermuda”, by Lynda Lovett. Some highlights of her musical career, include opening act performances for notable artists, Jonathan Butler, Herbie Mann, Cassandra Wilson, Angie Stone, Chris Botti, Gladys Knight, and the Manhattan Transfer. She has serenaded music legends, Isaac Hayes at the Copacabana in NYC, and notes her most memorable musical experience at the Bermuda Music Festival, when she performed for, and worked with, the legendary Quincy Jones and his Orchestra. It was there that she had the beautiful privilege to sing the iconic “We are the World” with renowned performers, - James Ingram, Patti Austin, Kenny Rogers and Siedah Garrett under the music direction of the acclaimed Greg Phillinganes. Gita was a featured performer and artist development vocal coach at the 2017 America’s Cup. She actively serves her community in various capacities including her role as Executive Director of Pathways Bermuda, an addiction treatment agency, and proudly serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. She remains poised for what the future might bring, and deeply committed to making meaningful contributions to her community and beyond.

You can see her on every other Thursday night performing with Tino Martinez at Maree Lounge @ The Loren from 8 - 11 (tickets and dates here).

» Read "Bermuda Festival Appoints Gita Blakeney Saltus" on Bernews
» Read "Gita's ready to take on the world with second album" on BDA Sun
» Read about Gita in Bermuda Now
» Read more about Gita here
» Watch Gita singing "All you need is Love" with the Love Singers

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Email: Gita@flowersbygimi.com

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